Remediation Market Sector Lead, LATAM

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Remediation Market Sector Lead to support the LATAM region in oil and gas remediation projects, though the role is not limited to this market. It can be based in LATAM or in AECOM's US-based offices. The position combines business development, client relationship management and project leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Act as remediation practice and business development lead for the region, developing strategies and capture plans for major pursuits aligned with AECOM's business development strategy.
• Coordinate project opportunities with the Remediation team, the Global Environmental team, the Growth Lead and senior project managers within the Environmental Business Lines.
• Lead the pursuit of major remediation projects in Latin American markets, leading major proposals and engaging with clients.
• Support senior leaders in developing business strategies for remediation in LATAM based on market trends, and identify and pursue opportunities in the business line and adjacent sectors.
• Lead client-facing activities to win work with new clients and strengthen relationships with existing clients, team partners, industry groups and stakeholders.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction and proactively address client feedback on team performance.
• Work with Technical Practice Leads and Division Managers to match team skills with market trends and drive strategic technical leadership hires.
• Serve as program manager, project manager or technical lead, directing teams on major remediation projects and programs and leading multi-disciplinary teams to successful completion.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• Direct experience managing environmental cleanups across upstream, midstream and downstream assets, with practical knowledge of exploration and production (E&P) closure processes for oilfield sites.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, geotechnical engineering, geology or a related field from an accredited four-year institution, 15+ years of related experience, proven track record of winning work in professional consulting and growing client accounts, broad knowledge of environmental consulting in oil and gas, power, infrastructure and/or federal markets, excellent communicator and team player.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs, and a global team working on projects of local and international scale.