Vice President, TxDOT Growth & Transportation BD

AECOM; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President, Transportation Business Development Lead to drive business growth for Texas TxDOT engagements. This external facing leader will represent AECOM with TxDOT and lead statewide business development, strategy, and relationships across TxDOT’s offices and districts.

This role requires deep understanding of TxDOT policies, strong leadership, and the ability to recruit and retain talent while expanding service offerings.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.
• Experience with and knowledge of TxDOT standards, policies, regulations, and procedures within a government context.
• Experience in business development and strong existing relationships with TxDOT.
• Existing relationships within the transportation community in Texas, and active involvement in relevant professional organizations.
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of best practices in capture process for professional services.
• This role does not provide Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Fully accountable for business development activities with TxDOT in collaboration with leaders across the AECOM Texas business.
• Represent AECOM and serve a point of contact with TxDOT Leadership.
• Manage the successful delivery of projects by aligning AECOM’s local and global resources and ensuring resources adhere to local transportation regulations, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Serve as a Principal-in-Charge on larger projects to provide executive oversight on the project's overall success, client relationship, financial performance and high-level risk management.
• Monitor the Department's needs and trends within the transportation industry, providing insights and recommendations for strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for expanding the scope of services offered to the Department and collaborate with pursuit teams to develop proposals.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure that solutions align with the Department's goals and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for AECOM leadership highlighting project status, key account performance metrics, and areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

TxDOT knowledge

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS + 12+ yrs exp incl 4y leadership

Job description

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President, Transportation Business Development Lead to drive business growth for Texas TxDOT engagements. This external facing leader will represent AECOM with TxDOT and lead statewide business development, strategy, and relationships across TxDOT’s offices and districts.

This role requires deep understanding of TxDOT policies, strong leadership, and the ability to recruit and retain talent while expanding service offerings.