Portfolio Delivery Leader - Environmental Projects

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM is looking to hire 2 Portfolio Delivery Leaders (PDL) to oversee projects and project teams within our Environmental Remediation Group.  The role is set up to be remote, however we will need the candidate to reside within the United States of America.  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 the Remediation Practice of the 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.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 contractsLeading comprehensive project reviews covering scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, resourcing, and client-focused agenda topicsEngaging project team at all milestonesProactive management of change (cost, revenue budget, schedule, etc.)Supporting dispute resolution, where requiredSupporting timely and accurate Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) preparation and reviewProactively engaging project stakeholdersIdentifying and implementing appropriate tools to track physical % complete and translate to Earned Value ManagementDeveloping 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 managementSupporting 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 in alignment with AECOM PM requirements.Evaluating and driving AECOM delivery excellence practices including Healthy Start project reviews.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or comparable technical or business professional degree8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.  Preferred Qualifications:Recent experience managing projects, including the development, monitoring and ownership of scope, schedule, budget, quality, team, subconsultants and client relationshipsUnderstanding of scheduling concepts and earned value managementStrong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendorsExperience 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.Business development experienceStrong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to an internal audience in a confident and concise manner and facilitate workshopsChange 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 policiesPMP certificationPrevious Project Management experienceAdditional InformationCompensation: Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $110,000 - $160,000. Please note that this role can be based anywhere in the United States and compensation data will vary in each location, including higher or lower than the stated range.Benefits:AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.About AECOMAECOM 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.