Portfolio Delivery Leader - Environmental Remediation

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AECOM is seeking a Portfolio Delivery Lead (PDL) that will report directly to the Practice Operations Lead (POL) and will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of project managers and projects in the Environment Business Line, growing the commercial acumen and project management capabilities of the project managers, and acting as a project performance analyst supporting the POL for the Federal Remediation Practice.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the POL in the day-to-day operation of the business line, including project delivery performance, pricing strategies, risk management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting
• Provide interpretation of monthly performance figures to support the POL in overall business line management
• Provide support to project managers to resolve project issues and make recommendations to improve project performance.  Trouble-shoot problems, both common and unique, and own issues through to resolution.
• Direct project management staff to ensure timely, effective, and efficient performance of project managers’ responsibilities
• In coordination with business line leadership, provide guidance in assigning projects and pursuit efforts to project managers
• In partnership with department leaders, evaluate individual performance of project managers within the business line
• Review proposal and project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Promote risk management practice within the project management function and develop PM risk competencies, including a strong contractual understanding among project managers of how AECOM manages risk and contingencies
• Conduct project reviews with project managers in accordance with AECOM global guidelines. Utilize reviews to monitor project-level performance, client satisfaction, team, budget, schedule, risk, and quality management 
• Oversee project management processes, including timely and accurate Estimate at Completion submittals
• Support project managers and project team members with invoicing and cash collection strategy. 
• Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM PM requirements
• Evaluate and drive AECOM delivery excellence practices 

About AECOM’s 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 world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.  AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or comparable technical, business, or professional degree
• 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience managing Federal Remediation projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule
• Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors
• Business development skills and experience such as client service and proposal preparation
• Understanding of scheduling concepts and earned value management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present to an internal audience and facilitate workshops

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 aecom.com. 

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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