Project Management Director (Surface Water)

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Project Management Director (Surface Water) to provide strategic leadership technical oversight and operational direction for our Surface Water practice in Sacramento California.

In this role you will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex and high-profile surface water programs including dams and reservoirs levees and canals flood risk reduction and resilience initiatives watershed and river restoration and major conveyance and tunnel systems. You will set technical vision shape project execution strategy mentor senior and emerging leaders strengthen executive-level client relationships and drive the sustained growth and performance of our Surface Water business.

This position is designed for a senior leader with demonstrated technical authority and business acumen someone prepared to assume broader operational leadership responsibilities including full department leadership with P&L accountability as the Surface Water practice continues its expansion across AECOMs Pacific West Division.

Backed by AECOMs #1 ENR-ranked Water business line and sustained project wins across California and the western U.S. this role offers the opportunity to lead transformative infrastructure programs while advancing your executive leadership career within a globally recognized firm.

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Lead strategic business development initiatives including executive client engagement pursuit strategy and proposal governance to secure major programs and expand market share.
• Contribute to division-level business planning revenue forecasting backlog management and workforce strategy to enable scalable and sustainable growth.
• Cultivate long-term partnerships with key public agencies industry leaders and teaming partners to position AECOM for priority infrastructure investments.
• Develop market intelligence and competitive insights to guide strategic positioning in targeted sectors across California and the Pacific West.
• Serve as a visible industry leader representing AECOM at agency regulatory and professional forums.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Mentor and develop high-performing technical and project management leaders fostering a culture of collaboration innovation accountability and technical excellence.
• Provide executive oversight of resource planning and workload management to optimize utilization and delivery performance across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead talent acquisition retention succession planning and leadership development initiatives to strengthen organizational depth and long-term capability.
• Promote cross-discipline integration and collaboration across offices and business lines.

Technical & Delivery Excellence

• Provide executive technical oversight and strategic guidance on complex water infrastructure programs including design analysis inspection construction support and regulatory compliance.
• Lead senior technical teams in the development of plans specifications construction estimates and delivery strategies for major capital programs.
• Direct engineering analysis and design for water resources infrastructure including dams reservoirs levees canals tunnels pipelines flood protection systems and conveyance facilities.
• Oversee preparation and quality assurance of technical reports design memoranda and construction documentation.
• Champion innovation resilience and sustainability in surface water solutions.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Geology  or related field and 12 years of relevant experience including 4 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of civil engineering or geology experience related to water resources infrastructure or related sector.
• 5 years leading and managing technical teams.
• Experience working with Reclamation California DWR USACE or other West Coast water agencies.
• Demonstrated experience managing large complex surface water programs.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future 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 :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time