Global Growth VP – Defense Facilities & Construction

AECO; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Vice President, Global Growth Director – Defense Prime/OEM Facilities & Vertical Construction to lead the US strategy for engaging defense primes and OEM clients in vertical construction and facilities delivery.

The role reports to the Global Design Practice SVP, Head of Strategy & Growth, and works closely with the US DOW Team and global defense leaders to drive pipeline, partnerships, and delivery performance across regions.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a background in architecture, engineering, or a related A/E discipline with direct delivery experience on vertical construction projects for Defense Primes / OEM clients.
• BA/BS +20 years’ experience or equivalent, including 4 years of leadership experience.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proven experience working with Defense Primes / OEM clients and US DOW agencies on facilities and vertical construction programs.
• Commercial knowledge of the Defense Primes / OEM clients industry in relation to infrastructure needs, contracts, fees, and industry needs.
• Leadership experience operating across geographies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success leading accounts, complex pursuits, and multi‑region delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the US strategy for engagement with Defense Primes / OEM clients as it pertains to vertical construction, facilities delivery, and architectural and engineering design.
• Manage client relationships, growth strategy, pipeline development, capture, and delivery performance across AECOM’s Design practice.
• Collaborate with US DOW Team and global defense leaders; coordinate across geographies and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Delivery leadership

Education

BA/BS +20 years experience or equivalent

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Vice President, Global Growth Director – Defense Prime/OEM Facilities & Vertical Construction to lead the US strategy for engaging defense primes and OEM clients in vertical construction and facilities delivery.

The role reports to the Global Design Practice SVP, Head of Strategy & Growth, and works closely with the US DOW Team and global defense leaders to drive pipeline, partnerships, and delivery performance across regions.