Area Business Lead - Water / Wastewater

About the Role

• Develop and execute growth strategy for the Cincinnati market aligned with regional and national objectives. • Identify and participate in key industry events to support business development. • Create and maintain a robust pipeline of project opportunities in AECOM’s CRM system. • Lead pursuits, proposal reviews, and interview preparation for new projects. • Collaborate with capture managers, client account managers, project managers, and technical practitioners. • Manage engineering design of water and wastewater projects. • Develop talent and support career planning through goal setting and performance management. • Serve as Client Account Manager for key Cincinnati utilities (MSDGC, GCWW, Northern Kentucky SD1). • Support operations and project delivery teams to exceed performance goals. • Apply best practices and technology using Technical Practice Network methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸engineering design
• ▸crm management
• ▸proposal review
• ▸technical practices
• ▸client management
• ▸market strategy

What You Bring

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with 8+ years experience (or equivalent). • Minimum: 3+ years of business development experience. • Preferred: Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering. • Preferred: Professional Engineer license in Ohio or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months. • Preferred: 15 years of municipal water/wastewater infrastructure experience, including design, assessment, and rehabilitation. • Preferred: Proven leadership of complex municipal water/wastewater projects, especially in Ohio or Kentucky. • Preferred: Experience managing staff and leading multidisciplinary design teams. • Preferred: Coordination experience with regulatory agencies. • Preferred: Presentations at professional conferences and leading technical workshops.

Requirements

• ▸civil degree
• ▸pe ohio
• ▸water/wastewater
• ▸leadership
• ▸business development
• ▸regulatory

Benefits

AECOM provides a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available for this position. The company emphasizes growth and development through award‑winning training programs, cutting‑edge technology, and a collaborative culture that values respect, inclusion, and community. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM commits to supporting employees’ career ambitions and potential. The position is based in Cincinnati, OH (525 Vine Street) with a hybrid work model and offers a salary range of $160,000 to $195,000 annually.

Work Environment

Hybrid