Climate Adaptation and Resilience Associate Director

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Climate Adaptation and Resilience Associate Director in the following locations: San Franciso CA; Oakland CA; Los Angeles CA; Chicago IL. Additional locations may be considered depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate will join our growing Advisory business line a team of 400 staff globally comprised of business and policy analysts economists commercial strategists sustainability and resilience planners and change management practitioners. We integrate strategic consulting with policy and technical expertise to help cities transit agencies state and regional governments and other public entities tackle their most pressing challenges and better serve their constituents.

The Associate Director position will support a variety of service areas on our Advisory team with a focus on adaptation and resilience planning for local governments and public agencies though private sector experience is welcomed. Strong client management technical and communication skills as well as a background in climate and sea level rise vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning are essential. Ideal candidates will have experience developing or implementing resilience strategies related to infrastructure governance and/or policy.

You will join a fast-paced and supportive team of diverse consulting professionals. We pride ourselves on our strong culture of mentorship and collaborative problem-solving and our mission of addressing our clients most complex problems paired with career pathways that nurture professional development and personal growth.

As an Associate Director in AECOM Advisorys US West Region your day-to-day role will include delivering quality projects driving business development and supporting practice development.

Knowledge and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the development and implementation of climate vulnerability assessments climate adaptation and resilience plans strategies and policy initiatives including independently handing client engagement
• Bringing expertise in local regional state and federal climate adaptation and resilience policies and regulations 
• Driving delivery teams comprised of 5-8 Consultants and Senior Consultants across multiple and inter-dependent workstreams
• Collaborating with technical experts on project and program development across AECOM
• Exhibiting strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
• Having strong technical underpinning including in spatial analysis tools such as GIS to analyze climate vulnerability and develop adaptation strategies
• Being present in industry conversations and professional networks to identify and originate business development opportunities
• Managing all aspects of proposal responses as Capture Manager including: narrative development coordination across multiple teams to develop technical solutions pricing team definition subcontractor engagement internal risk review and compliance procedures
• Providing timely quality assurance and control over scope assumptions analyses and insights on projects and proposals
•  Leading highly polished deliverable production to meet client expectations and firm standards while also being responsible for project financial performance
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff on developing core consulting skills

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in planning climate or environmental science environmental policy natural resource management geography or a related field
• 8 years of professional experience in climate adaptation resilience or a closely related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field
• 11 years of experience in planning consulting or an equivalent role
• Demonstrated experience contributing to projects conducting analysis and producing written deliverables
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Detailoriented committed and able to thrive in a dynamic deadlinedriven team environment
• Recent experience with climate vulnerability and risk assessmentsincluding impacts such as sea level rise precipitation and temperatureand developing adaptation strategies
• Proficiency in GIS or other spatial analysis tools (highly desirable)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with statistical or quantitative software is a plus
• Experience in related fields such as land use planning urban design or transportation planning
• Excellent communication and writing skills; writing sample required

Additional Information :

• This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

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. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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