Manager, Economic Development & Urban Policy

AECOM is seeking a Manager of Economic Development & Urban Policy to support our economic development and urban policy capabilities in the Northeast and Midwest. The selected candidate will join our growing Advisory practice which brings together people with backgrounds in economics planning sustainability and resilience engineering and public policy. We integrate strategic consulting with policy and technical expertise to help cities regional and other public agencies tackle challenges and better serve their constituents.

The Advisory practice helps clients understand the economic and fiscal impacts of infrastructure investments develop tailored funding and economic development strategies and address economic and demographic disparities. Our work focuses on advancing transformative initiatives in the sustainability/decarbonization resilience buildings and infrastructure sectors while also assessing strategies for effective governance industry workforce funding and financing housing and real estate.

The successful candidate can lead quantitative and qualitative economic analysis analyze policies and programs research and recommend governance strategies evaluate industry sectors and clusters and develop funding and financing strategies. This technical work would be in support of economic development projects sustainability decarbonization and resiliency initiatives real estate and market assessments and housing and policy studies.

In addition to technical proficiency the candidate will be expected to effectively participate in business development activities and to direct project teams to ensure quality and timely work products that satisfy clients needs. The position requires the ability to manage a project team while working closely with other disciplines and balancing multiple projects and deadlines delegating and mentoring staff and communicating clearly with both clients and other team members. Business development expectations include responding to requests for proposals and representing our team internally and externally for opportunities.

Examples of our work includes conducting an economic and fiscal impact analysis of citywide land use change for the City of Los Angeles; analyzing the economic impacts of autonomous vehicles for a private client; analyzing the economic and fiscal impacts of proposed renewable energy projects in New York and California; developing financing and governance strategies for regional resilience initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area; supporting the City of Philadelphia in developing an Energy Poverty Alleviation Strategy and Clean Energy Workforce Development Strategy; and conducting assessment of value capture strategies for multiple transit agencies including MTA WMATA and MBTA.

Example Project Types:

• Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis

• Funding and Financing Strategies including Value Capture Districts

• Advising on Effective Governance Strategies

• Workforce Development and Labor Force Analysis

• Cost-Benefit Analyses

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in economics Urban Planning Public Policy Analysis Business Real Estate or a related field plus six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of professional experience at a planning and economics consulting firm or equivalent professional experience in urban economics strategy urban planning public policy analysis data science real estate or related fields

• Masters degree from an accredited university in a related field

• Experience working closely and collaboratively with many disciplines including urban planners and urban designers as well as infrastructure experts in transportation ports water environment and/or energy

• Experience leading quantitative and qualitative economic analysis related to economic & community development public financing resilience sustainability and/or real estate

• Experience presenting and developing content for proposals interacting with clients having leadership on multiple parallel projects managing project teams presenting professional work at meetings workshops and industry conferences

• Strong technical skills including experience with one or more of the following software packages:

  • Comfort working in Excel to develop financial cashflows from scratch

  • ArcGIS and other spatial or data analysis tools (e.g. R Python)

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship is not available for this role 

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 well-being 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 private-sector 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 cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning 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 communitywhere 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 :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time