Director, Advisory: Strategy & Transformation (Hybrid)

AECOM; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Advisory is seeking a Director to lead and grow our US West Region, driving business development, overseeing engagement delivery, and mentoring a team of consultants. You will shape client solutions, manage multi-workstream delivery, and ensure financial performance while advancing practice development and IP generation.

The role requires strong client relationships, strategic thinking, and a track record of leading complex advisory engagements across infrastructure, finance, and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) and at least 10 years of management consulting or related experience.
• MBA or Master's in Operational Research, Management, Finance, Economics, or related fields (preferred).
• Fluency with Excel; strong MS Office skills.
• Experience with ArcGIS and spatial analysis tools; proficiency in R or Python.
• Ability to engage with C-suite clients and manage large, cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and capability to drive business development and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and originate opportunities in the US West Region.
• Oversee engagement delivery and ensure high-quality client deliverables.
• Coordinate across teams for proposals, pricing, and risk review.
• Lead multiple delivery teams of consultants and senior consultants.
• Coach and mentor junior staff and build talent within the practice.
• Manage project financial performance and operational improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Proposal management

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM)

MBA or related Master's

Tools

ArcGIS

R

Python

Excel

Job description

AECOM Advisory is seeking a Director to lead and grow our US West Region, driving business development, overseeing engagement delivery, and mentoring a team of consultants. You will shape client solutions, manage multi-workstream delivery, and ensure financial performance while advancing practice development and IP generation.

The role requires strong client relationships, strategic thinking, and a track record of leading complex advisory engagements across infrastructure, finance, and policy