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Job Description
AECOM’s Urbanism + Planning team is seeking a visionary and dynamic Landscape Architecture Lead for our Boston Design Studio. The primary responsibilities are to lead and grow AECOM’s urbanism practice in New England with the goal of driving landscape architecture, placemaking, urban design innovation, thought leadership, and practice management. We are seeking an individual who is an industry-recognized leader, has strong client relationships, and an established industry network to help grow our Urbanism practice in Boston with opportunities to collaborate across the east coast. The ideal candidate understands and has a proven track record in driving business fundamentals that include business development, client management, financial oversight, quality control, project delivery, and has the ability to convey innovative design thinking and solutions. This is a Hybrid role and does require to be in the office a few days a week.
In collaboration with the Buildings + Places and Urbanism + Planning teams the Urbanism Lead will:
- Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for Boston, including building a landscape architecture and urban design practice that serves New England.
- Relate the AECOM vision to clients and community needs in New England and advocate for design excellence.
- Build client relationships, pre-position for opportunities, and secure a portfolio of work that aligns with growth objectives.
- Contribute to AECOM’s “think and act globally” philosophy by creating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Proactively focus on team building, talent development, retention, and recruiting.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS in Landscape Architecture + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Licensed Landscaped Architect
- A minimum of 2 years’ leadership experience
- U.S. Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review
- U.S. Citizenship required, due to the nature of the work
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience leading complex landscape architecture projects
- Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
- Licensed Landscaped Architect (In New England states is Preferred)
- Deep knowledge of the marketplace and industry trends in New England with national reach
- Experience practicing landscape architecture and urban design in New England and for municipal, county, or state clients, as well as institutional, higher ed and transportation entities
- Experience and skill in strategic business development, client interviews and relationship building, and driving sales and revenue
- Experiencing interfacing with project delivery teams on scope of work development, budget and schedule, and client satisfaction
- A strong desire to train, mentor, and develop staff to grow their careers and the business
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
- Relocation is available for this position
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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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