Director of Design-Build

AECOM is seeking a Director of Design-Build to lead owner's advisory services and help clients deliver major, complex capital projects through progressive design-build and other collaborative delivery methods. Based on the West Coast, with a preference for California, this leader will help owners establish delivery strategies, select project partners, and navigate the critical decisions that shape project scope, cost, schedule, and long-term performance. As a senior leader, the Director will also grow AECOM's owner's advisory practice, build client relationships, mentor delivery professionals, and position the firm for major opportunities across the West Coast.

Responsibilities

Lead owner's advisory assignments for large, complex progressive design-build and other alternative delivery projects; Advise owners on project delivery selection, procurement strategy, organizational readiness, governance, and decision-making processes; Develop and oversee requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, evaluation criteria, selection procedures, and procurement documents; Guide owners through progressive design-build development activities, including scope definition, design progression, constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessment; Lead independent reviews of design-builder proposals, open-book estimates, contingencies, allowances, and commercial terms; Establish decision milestones, performance expectations, and procedures for transitioning into final design and construction; Support contract development and negotiations with owner procurement teams, legal counsel, and technical stakeholders; Facilitate collaboration among owners, designers, contractors, operations teams, and other stakeholders; Oversee assignment scope, staffing, budgets, schedules, quality, and financial performance; Develop client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead pursuit strategies, proposals, and interviews; Recruit, mentor, and develop professionals supporting owner's advisory and collaborative delivery services; Represent AECOM in industry organizations and forums focused on design-build and progressive design-build

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline; 10 years of relevant experience in design-build project delivery, construction management, or owner's advisory services, including 2 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education; Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification; valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy

Nice to have

20 years of experience leading design-build delivery and owner's advisory services for large, complex capital projects, including substantial progressive design-build experience; experience supporting major public-sector transportation, transit, rail, or other infrastructure programs; established relationships with California and West Coast owners, agencies, and collaborative delivery partners; demonstrated success growing an owner's advisory or alternative delivery practice; ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels; experience guiding owners through negotiated pricing, independent cost reviews, and guaranteed maximum prices; active involvement in DBIA committees, regional or national leadership, education, or industry presentations; Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off; leaves of absence; voluntary benefits; perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; retirement savings plan; employee stock purchase plan; award-winning training and development programs