Associate Director - Landscape

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director for their Landscape studio. You will translate strategic direction, lead project delivery, and manage operational performance. Ideal candidates have 15 years of landscape architecture experience, with 5 in leadership, and a strong design aptitude. This role comes with comprehensive benefits, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 15 years experience in Landscape Architecture with the last 5 years in a leadership role.
• Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the results of the discipline department and adherence to approved project budgets.
• Manage bids and proposals, establishing winning themes and defining differentiators.
• Facilitate staff development of market-required skills through continuous reviews of new market trends.

Skills

Strong design skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Job description

AECOM Middle East is currently seeking an Associate Director for their Landscape studio based in Dubai. The Associate Director translates strategic direction and leads a mediumsized business unit function or geographic operation including operational financial and people results and is accountable for various management leadership and people management responsibilities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for project delivery across the assigned portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective communication of technical and business issues and communicates to all reporting staff and the broader teams.
• Accountable for the results of the discipline department and adherence to approved project budgets.
• Supports business change management initiatives recruits trains mentors evaluates the departments staff and assists the various disciplines in identifying and developing skills.
• Accountable for the projects budget for a specific discipline.
• Peer review the teams work; sometimes take the lead on project design project presentation and client communication.
• Report on performance and compliance of staff and projects to management and provide mitigation plans where necessary.
• Attend creative landscape architecture project reviews and design sessions steer project directions deliver thought leadership presentations and inspire peers and reports.
• Attend to project deliverables quality reviews when necessary report on any noncompliant project deliverables teams.
• Facilitate staff development of market-required skills through continuous reviews of new market trends.
• Work closely with the senior leadership to manage ongoing financial performance and projected financial plans.
• Manage bids and proposals establish winning themes and define differentiators.
• Understand pricing and qualification aspects and establish price-winning strategies.
• Review bids compliance with external requirements and internal governance.
• Develop and implement initiatives that can assist in expanding work assignments scope and accounts including managing client relationships and expectations.
• Attend key client meetings and presentations and manage the stakeholders to the best interest of both the client and the company.
• Lead proposals as a capture lead and help build the pipeline of work to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture
• Masters degree preferred.
• Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture
• 15 years experience in Landscape Architecture with the last 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong design skills

Applicants should upload a copy of their portfolio when applying for the role.

Additional Information

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 wellbeing 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.

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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll 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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract