Water Growth Leader and Sr. Project Manager

Responsibilities

The role involves leading strategic growth and business development for the Water practice in Upstate New York while managing complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include building client relationships, overseeing project performance, and mentoring technical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Proven expertise in water/wastewater treatment, business development, and managing multidisciplinary teams is required.

Skills

• Project management
• Business development
• Client relationship management
• Water infrastructure
• Wastewater treatment
• Strategic planning
• Civil engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Financial management
• Contract administration
• Team leadership
• Asset management
• Regulatory compliance
• Resiliency planning
• Proposal development
• Capture planning

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

About this role

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a dynamic, talented, and growth-oriented Water Growth Lead and Sr. Project Manager for immediate employment based in Rochester or Buffalo, NY. The successful candidate will support the strategic growth, client engagement, business development, and project delivery efforts for AECOM's Water practice in Rochester and Buffalo, NY. This leadership role is responsible for expanding AECOM's market presence with municipal water utilities, public authorities, counties, and state agencies while supporting the planning, design, and implementation of critical water infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully developing client relationships, leading major pursuits, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering complex water projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AECOM's Water practice in Rochester, Buffalo, and throughout New York while working within an established and successful Water Business Line that provides diverse technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and career growth
Responsibilities:
Implement strategic growth initiatives for AECOM's Water market across Upstate New York.
Lead business development activities, including client engagement, capture planning, pursuit strategy, proposal development, and interview preparation.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with municipal utilities, water authorities, counties, and regulatory agencies.
Serve as Client Account Manager for local clients and support long-term client satisfaction and growth.
Manage and oversee water projects from planning and funding through design, construction, and startup.
Provide responsibility for project performance, including financial management, staffing, resource allocation, quality, schedule, and contract administration.
Support the successful delivery of both drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects including: treatment facilities, transmission systems, pump stations, collection system, storage facilities, source water improvements, and resiliency projects.
Collaborate with regional and national technical leaders to pursue and deliver major infrastructure programs.
Conduct risk and opportunity assessments for new project pursuits and strategic investments.
Participate in and maintain leadership visibility within industry organizations including the New York Section American Water Works Association (AWWA), New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), and related professional associations.
Provide technical leadership related to treatment, conveyance, asset management, sustainability, resiliency, and emerging contaminants.
Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Lead with an interest in developing talent and successfully working across diverse teams, disciplines, and geographies.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Demonstrated experience with drinking water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, transmission and distribution systems, and related infrastructure.
Proven experience in business development, client management, and strategic growth planning.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of municipal utility operations, capital improvement planning, and project delivery methods.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering plus 10 to 12 years of related experience in water consulting, engineering management, and market leadership.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in New York State.
Existing relationships with municipal drinking water utilities, authorities, counties, and agencies throughout Upstate New York.
Experience serving as Client Account Manager for major municipal clients.
Knowledge of New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) funding programs, State Revolving Fund financing, WIIA grants, and federal infrastructure funding opportunities.
Demonstrated success leading major capture efforts and strategic pursuits.
Active participation and leadership roles within AWWA, NYWEA, or other professional organizations.
Strong understanding of emerging drinking water challenges, including PFAS treatment, resiliency planning, cybersecurity, asset management, and regulatory compliance.
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this role.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 26, 2027
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