Technical Director - Design Management Multidisciplinary
Technical Director - Design Management Multidisciplinary
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Job Description
Responsible for the financial success of a major project portfolio or programme of projects or client accounts. Serves as lead on midtolarge size projects providing specialised technical input. Presents complex technical solutions to clients and are able to proactively identify opportunities to support the client.
Technical Excellence:
Responsible for the annual business performance of an end market or practice area
Establishes the end market or practice areas business plan
Develops client relationships and leading client engagement across the end market
Creates a pipeline of work for the end market by pursuing opportunities to secure new clients and selling additional work to existing clients
Drives growth in order to improve profitability
Leads proposals and bids for opportunities within the end market or practice area
Accountable for a variety of complex deliverables throughout the lifecycle of multiple projects and programmes
Manages the resources across an end market or practice area all within the established budgets
Responsible for internal and external networking
Raising the company and professional profile as an industry leader and/or thought leader
Actively manages and regulates project financial performance and takes corrective actions
Acts as the APIC Project Director on at least one active project and manages projects using APIC and other systems as relevant
Responsible for timely cash collection
Responsible for ensuring that any additional work or changes in scope are approved by clients
Ensures all deliverables comply with the PDS
Complies with all QA requirements
Interprets benchmark data and presents to clients
Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
Team Management:
Supports the Associate Director and Director in implementing the overall discipline strategic goals
Responsible for working with the Team Leads and Principals in managing the team
Provides effective communication of technical and business issues and communicates to all reporting staff and the broader teams
Accountable for the results of the discipline and adhere to approved project budgets
Fully accountable for the teams utilisation targets
Has management and leadership responsibilities for a specific discipline
Supports business change management initiatives mandated by senior leadership
Recruits trains mentors and evaluates the departments staff
Advises local management on growth staff recruitment and retention strategies
Project Management:
Acts as Project Manager on large and/or complex projects or programme of projects
Drives a culture of financial responsibility ensuring maximum profitability
Has a extended understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with AECOMs project delivery procedures
Should be well versed in the use of Earned Value Management (EVM) to assess progress
Client Relationship Management:
Actively involved with clients and leads business development initiatives participating in preparing major bids and proposals on the commercial and technical side
Maintains regular contact with the client to identify prereleased opportunities
Applies acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges and participates in the development of the technical strategy for proposals within the area of expertise
Identifies trends issues and opportunities for their area of the business industry service line or process.
Presents to clients senior leadership and other project stakeholders to demonstrate progress and clearly explain design principles
Interdisciplinary Coordination:
Ensures assigned teams effectively coordinate with the other disciplines to ensure there are no gaps whilst providing fully coordinated design deliverables.
This includes the support of the construction supervision teams
Qualifications :
Honours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of fourteen 14 years relevant postgraduate experience
BTech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of fifteen 15 years relevant postgraduate experience
National Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of sixteen 16 years relevant postgraduate experience
National Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of seventeen 17 years relevant postgraduate experience
Tertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study such as procurement quantity surveying engineering architecture planning contracting etc with a minimum of fifteen 15 years relevant postgraduate experience
Required:
Registration as PrCPM with SACPCMP (PrCPM) OR
Certification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMISP / PMIACP with PMI
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM 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 flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
