VP, Global Goods Movement Industrial Development Director - AECOM

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Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking a strategic VP Global Transportation – Industrial Development Director who is a high-energy professional with considerable gravitas, agile and flexible in one’s approach and has significant presence.
Must have a passion for growing the global freight movement business.AECOM’s Transportation Goods Movement Market Sector provides infrastructure solutions across the global supply chain.
The Business Unit provides planning, design, and construction expertise to manufacturers, ports, freight railroads, e-retailers, and trucking companies.Within the Transportation Goods Movement BU, AECOM plans, engineers, and oversees construction for some of the largest port, rail and freight facilities worldwide.AECOM services provided within the Goods Movement market sector include:Master PlanningGoods Movement Policy and Management ConsultationGrant Application Support and Grant AdministrationSite Selection and Real Estate AdvisoryFinancial and Economic Feasibility AnalysisPort and Freight Models and SimulationsFreight Rail Track Design and Intermodal Transfer FacilitiesPassenger, Cruise, and Ferry TerminalsProgram and Project ManagementEngineering DesignConstruction ManagementContainer and General Cargo TerminalsShore-to-ship Power DesignTerminal Operations Environmental ManagementThe Director will report to the Senior Vice President – Global Market Sector Leader, Goods Movement.
This Director will be an integral part of the Goods Movement Market Sector’s leadership team, supporting and helping to lead the Market Sector and AECOM’s Transportation’s strategy.
This individual should possess an intimate and thorough understanding of the port, rail and industrial development business.
The Director shall have proven experience in working within an international, highly matrixed environment and be comfortable in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with an appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This Director can be located out of any of our AECOM offices in the US, Canada or LATAM.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManaging AECOM’s relationships with private sector industrial clients, supervising the interaction between AECOM’s various business lines and these critical clientsEngaging with clients, both at the executive and project management level in order to represent AECOM’s strengths while building long-term partnershipsFocusing on upcoming program / project pursuits with this client base and leading the capture planning of various pursuitsProactively interacting with AECOM’s critical client base to introduce new services and innovations, creating strategic partnerships, and unlocking valuable projectsAbility to describe the whole of AECOM’s services from freight rail and intermodal design, to environment permitting, to facilities and warehouse design, etc., collaborating with AECOM subject matter experts to highlight the full suite of AECOM’s capabilities to these important clientsAccountable for significant growth with a small subset of goods movement clients, addressing individual and team KPIsCollaborate globally with AECOM’s Goods Movement project teams to understand the Company’s capabilities and innovations and sell those to AECOM’s critical clientsLeading client programs, depending on expertise and backgroundQualificationsMinimum QualificationsBA/BS + 12 Years Of Related Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.12+ years experience working within the goods movement industry as an owner or consultant.Preferred QualificationsPE and or certification in project management (e.g., PMP)Additional InformationRelocation is not available for this position.Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this positionTravel is required for this position.About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Business DevelopmentExperience level: DirectorIndustry: Construction