Portfolio Delivery Leader

AECOM is seeking an experienced Portfolio Delivery Leader (PDL). The PDL will report directly to the Practice Operations Lead will serve as Project Director and will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects in our EHS and Air Practice within our Environment Business Line. The PDL will work closely with the Project Managers responsible for these projects to grow their financial acumen project management capabilities and drive overall project performance. The PDL will support the Practice Operations Lead in meeting Business Line objectives in the areas of financial profitability project delivery risk management commercial terms evaluation and budgeting and forecasting.

*This is a remote position; however we will need the candidate to reside within the Western region of U.S.  

The ideal candidate for this opportunity has a natural drive and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders both internally and externally. The ideal PDL must have the ability to present information in a confident and concise manner to stakeholders.  This opportunity requires someone who enjoys building relationships is a team player operates and responds in a fast-paced environment with less than complete information is well-organized to understand priorities and is familiar with the challenges projects with a variety of scopes and contract types bring.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Accountability for the planning safe execution and delivery of a portfolio of Environment projects at As Sold or better financial KPIs.
• Evaluating day-to-day project delivery performance pricing strategies risk management forecasting and budgeting and performance reporting for a ranging portfolio of Environment clients and projects.
• Interpreting project performance figures to support risk evaluation and financial forecasting.
• Providing proactive and hands-on support to project managers to support strong financial monitoring prevent project issues address risks and make recommendations to improve project performance.  This includes analyzing project costs billings and schedules driving cash flow trouble-shooting problems both common and unique supporting mitigation measures and being root cause oriented in the resolution of issues.
• Ensuring appropriate scheduling tools and processes are in use by the project team and are supported by the Project Controller (PC) and/or PDL.

Providing support to Project Managers (PM) by:

• Fully understanding applicable contracts.
• Leading comprehensive project reviews covering scope schedule budget risk quality resourcing and client-focused agenda topics.
• Engaging project team at all milestones.
• Proactive management of change (cost revenue budget schedule etc.).
• Supporting dispute resolution where required.
• Supporting timely and accurate Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) preparation and review
• Proactively engaging project stakeholders.
• Identifying and implementing appropriate tools to track physical % complete and translate to Earned Value Management.
• Developing strong deputy project managers.
• In partnership with Project Controls leadership mentoring and directing the work of Project Controls staff to appropriately support both the common and unique needs of their assigned portfolio.
• Assisting in the development and review of proposal resource plans schedules and pricing that aligns with business line objectives and individual bid strategies. Supporting the client service/business development staff on key pursuits (e.g. initial evaluation of terms and conditions commercial risk and competitive advantage).
• In coordination with the Department or Program Manager providing guidance in assigning projects and pursuit efforts to project managers.
• In partnership with the Department or Program Manager continually evaluating performance of project managers within the portfolio and mentoring project management staff to ensure timely effective and efficient performance of responsibilities.
• Fostering career growth of project managers.
• Developing PM risk competencies including a strong contractual understanding of risk and contingency management.
• Supporting project managers and project team members with invoicing and cash collection strategy.  Reviewing unbilled/accounts receivable portfolios and making recommendations for improved performance to drive appropriate Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Driving consistent project management practices and procedures aligning with AECOM PM requirements.
• Evaluating and driving AECOM delivery excellence practices including Healthy Start project reviews.

About AECOMs Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed worldwide internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading world class environmental firm and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the worlds most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering environmental sciences or comparable technical or business professional degree.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education overseeing portfolios in the areas of financial profitability project delivery risk management commercial terms evaluation and budgeting and forecasting. 
• Due to the nature of this role U.S Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience managing projects including the development monitoring and ownership of scope schedule budget quality team subconsultants and client relationships.
• Understanding of scheduling concepts and earned value management.
• Strong project management skills with experience in organizing planning and executing projects from pursuit through closeout involving internal personnel contractors and vendors.
• Experience with multiple types of contracts Fixed-Price Fixed Unit Rates Cost-Reimbursable (T&M) Performance-Based Target-Price with Incentive etc.
• Broad knowledge of and experience in environmental consulting work in various markets including State/Local Oil and Gas Power Infrastructure Industrial Mining and/or Federal.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to present to an internal audience in a confident and concise manner and facilitate workshops.
• Change enabler with an ability to promote best practices and coach & mentor staff through change. Leader who thinks and acts globally engaging the best and most appropriate AECOM resources on projects.
• Strong positive communication style and collaborator when working through challenging issues differences of opinion project mitigation plans etc.
• Understanding of AECOM financial systems procedures and policies.
• PMP certification.
• Previous Project Management and Business Development experience.

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 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