Area Business Lead - Water / Wastewater

**Company Description** **Work 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 over 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 Description** **AECOM’s** Water Business Line is seeking a creative, highly talented **Area Business Lead- Water/Wastewater** for immediate employment at our Cincinnati, Ohio Office with flexibility of having a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will be leading AECOM's growing water / wastewater practice in the Cincinnati area market. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the region's largest water and wastewater utilities and supports AECOM's Water business in Ohio and across the country to execute transformative projects. AECOM was announced as the Number 1 water firm in the latest ENR rankings. **The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:** + Develops and executes the business growth strategy for the Cincinnati area market in alignment with regional and national objectives and initiatives. + Identifies, manages, and participates in key industry events that align with the growth strategy. + Creates and maintains a robust pipeline of project opportunities as documented and managed in AECOM’s client relationship management database. + Leads key pursuits, proposal reviews and interview preparation. + Collaborates with a strong and diverse team of capture managers, client account managers, project managers and technical practitioners. + Manages and provides engineering design of water/wastewater projects. + Develops talent and support their career planning via AECOM’s goal setting and performance management system. + Serve as Client Account Manager for a key clients in the Cincinnati area including MSDGC, GCWW, and Northern Kentucky SD1. + Support operations and project delivery teams in exceeding key project performance goals. + Apply best practices to project delivery by leveraging technology and standard methodologies of the Technical Practice Network (TPN). **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering. + 3+ years of business development experience. + Professional Engineer in Ohio or ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months. + 15 years experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure. design, assessment, and rehabilitation, including treatment, conveyance and pumping systems. + Demonstrated experience in leading complex municipal Water / Wastewater projects, preferably in Ohio or Kentucky. + Experience managing staff and leading multidiscipline project design teams. + Experience in coordination with regulatory agencies. + Experience presenting at professional conferences and leading technical workshops. + Experience leading and mentoring a team of 5+ professionals. **Additional Information** + Relocation assistance is not available for this position. + Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $160000 to $195000. **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 2025. 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. 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. **ReqID:** J10150739 **Business Line:** Water **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Program & Project Management **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 160000 - USD 195000 - yearly