Manager, AECOM Advisory
AECOM, Chicago, IL, United States
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Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM Advisory is seeking a dynamic Manager (Managing Consultant/Engagement Manager) to support our growing global Advisory business line. We want individuals who are mission‑driven to help clients achieve economic, environmental and social vibrancy. This role is available in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; and Chicago, IL.
Building on AECOM's expertise in infrastructure design and implementation, AECOM Advisory is a trusted adviser to senior‑level clients and executive teams on their most pressing enterprise and strategic needs. Projects include supporting city housing incentive programs, regional resilience toolkits, and integrated human resources plans for utility systems.
Role
Architect, lead, and manage client engagements, building relationships and ensuring client buy‑in.
Coordinate with regional leadership, directors, client account managers, and technical experts to flag key delivery choices, risks, and commercial constraints.
Tailor existing and proven analytical frameworks and methodologies for client‑specific needs.
Collaborate with leadership to create new analytical frameworks for novel client challenges.
Lead delivery teams of 5‑8 consultants across multiple inter‑dependent workstreams, delivering:
Framework application and problem deconstruction.
AI‑driven baseline assessments and secondary research.
Stakeholder interviews, including C‑suite clients.
Business modelling (market sizing, segmentation, adoption) and investment analysis using DCF, CBA, EBITDA, NPV, IRR, CAGR.
Data visualization using ArcGIS, Costar, IMPLAN, Python, Tableau.
Executive‑ready decks and written narratives.
Coaching and mentoring junior staff.
Business Development
Support Capture Managers with proposal responses: narrative development, technical solutions, pricing, team definition, subcontractor engagement, risk review, compliance procedures.
Create pitch decks and define AECOM Advisory’s value proposition.
Provide commercial analysis of client needs, budgets, and research.
Required Competencies
Strong interpersonal and client‑service mindset; trusted adviser to clients.
Collaborate with internal teams across geographies and business lines.
Work in a high‑tempo, high‑context client‑facing environment, handling pressure and iterative feedback.
Self‑directed, anticipatory, and responsive.
High attention to detail and exceptional numerical reasoning.
Advanced analytical, logical reasoning, and structured problem‑solving skills.
Commercial acumen and understanding of enterprise challenges.
Effective verbal communication and narrative development; convey insights to C‑suite audiences.
Team‑player in a small, motivated consulting team.
Desired Competencies
Proficiency with data science techniques and public datasets (BLS, BEA, NAICS, ACS).
Geospatial expertise with ArcGIS.
Experience with input‑output or equilibrium economic modeling tools (Esmi, IMPLAN, REMI).
Programming skills (Stata, R, Python).
Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau).
Domain expertise: corporate strategy, market analysis, transformation, finance, M&A, technology, capital projects, climate action, economic development, broadband, etc.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of management consulting or corporate strategy experience (or equivalent).
Preferred
MBA or master’s in operations research, management, finance, economics, or related fields.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, R or Python.
Experience evaluating public finance cash flows and financial modeling.
Additional Information
Position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Offered compensation range: $135,000 – $170,000 per year.
About AECOM
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, employee assistance, travel insurance, retirement plans, and stock purchase plans.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM Advisory is seeking a dynamic Manager (Managing Consultant/Engagement Manager) to support our growing global Advisory business line. We want individuals who are mission‑driven to help clients achieve economic, environmental and social vibrancy. This role is available in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; and Chicago, IL.
Building on AECOM's expertise in infrastructure design and implementation, AECOM Advisory is a trusted adviser to senior‑level clients and executive teams on their most pressing enterprise and strategic needs. Projects include supporting city housing incentive programs, regional resilience toolkits, and integrated human resources plans for utility systems.
Role
Architect, lead, and manage client engagements, building relationships and ensuring client buy‑in.
Coordinate with regional leadership, directors, client account managers, and technical experts to flag key delivery choices, risks, and commercial constraints.
Tailor existing and proven analytical frameworks and methodologies for client‑specific needs.
Collaborate with leadership to create new analytical frameworks for novel client challenges.
Lead delivery teams of 5‑8 consultants across multiple inter‑dependent workstreams, delivering:
Framework application and problem deconstruction.
AI‑driven baseline assessments and secondary research.
Stakeholder interviews, including C‑suite clients.
Business modelling (market sizing, segmentation, adoption) and investment analysis using DCF, CBA, EBITDA, NPV, IRR, CAGR.
Data visualization using ArcGIS, Costar, IMPLAN, Python, Tableau.
Executive‑ready decks and written narratives.
Coaching and mentoring junior staff.
Business Development
Support Capture Managers with proposal responses: narrative development, technical solutions, pricing, team definition, subcontractor engagement, risk review, compliance procedures.
Create pitch decks and define AECOM Advisory’s value proposition.
Provide commercial analysis of client needs, budgets, and research.
Required Competencies
Strong interpersonal and client‑service mindset; trusted adviser to clients.
Collaborate with internal teams across geographies and business lines.
Work in a high‑tempo, high‑context client‑facing environment, handling pressure and iterative feedback.
Self‑directed, anticipatory, and responsive.
High attention to detail and exceptional numerical reasoning.
Advanced analytical, logical reasoning, and structured problem‑solving skills.
Commercial acumen and understanding of enterprise challenges.
Effective verbal communication and narrative development; convey insights to C‑suite audiences.
Team‑player in a small, motivated consulting team.
Desired Competencies
Proficiency with data science techniques and public datasets (BLS, BEA, NAICS, ACS).
Geospatial expertise with ArcGIS.
Experience with input‑output or equilibrium economic modeling tools (Esmi, IMPLAN, REMI).
Programming skills (Stata, R, Python).
Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau).
Domain expertise: corporate strategy, market analysis, transformation, finance, M&A, technology, capital projects, climate action, economic development, broadband, etc.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of management consulting or corporate strategy experience (or equivalent).
Preferred
MBA or master’s in operations research, management, finance, economics, or related fields.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, R or Python.
Experience evaluating public finance cash flows and financial modeling.
Additional Information
Position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Offered compensation range: $135,000 – $170,000 per year.
About AECOM
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, employee assistance, travel insurance, retirement plans, and stock purchase plans.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#J-18808-Ljbffr