[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate Adaptation and Resilience Associate Director, AECOM

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AECOM2/744000109551744-climate-adaptation-and-resilience-associate-director

Climate Adaptation and Resilience Associate Director

   - Sacramento, CA, United StatesEmployees work in a hybrid mode
   - Full-time
   - State/Province: California
   - Business Group: DCS
   - Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
   - Business Line: Advisory
   - Work Location Model: Hybrid
   - Operating Group: Americas
   - Primary Location: US - San Francisco, CA - 150 Califor
   - Compensation: USD125,000 - USD160,000 - yearly

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.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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* is seeking a highly motivated *Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Associate Director* in the following locations: *San Francisco, CA;
Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL*. Additional locations may be
considered depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate will join our growing Advisory business line, a team
of 400 staff globally comprised of business and policy analysts,
economists, commercial strategists, sustainability and resilience planners,
and change management practitioners. We integrate strategic consulting with
policy and technical expertise to help cities, transit agencies, state and
regional governments, and other public entities tackle their most pressing
challenges and better serve their constituents.

The Associate Director position will support a variety of service areas on
our Advisory team with a focus on adaptation and resilience planning for
local governments and public agencies, though private sector experience is
welcomed. Strong client management, technical, and communication skills, as
well as a background in climate and sea level rise vulnerability
assessments and adaptation planning, are essential. Ideal candidates will
have experience developing or implementing resilience strategies related to
infrastructure, governance, and/or policy.

You will join a fast-paced and supportive team of diverse consulting
professionals. We pride ourselves on our strong culture of mentorship and
collaborative problem-solving and our mission of addressing our client’s
most complex problems, paired with career pathways that nurture
professional development and personal growth.

As an Associate Director in AECOM Advisory’s US West Region, your
day-to-day role will include delivering quality projects, driving business
development, and supporting practice development.

*Knowledge and responsibilities include but are not limited to:*

   - Leading the development and implementation of climate vulnerability
   assessments, climate adaptation and resilience plans, strategies, and
   policy initiatives, including independently handing client engagement
   - Bringing expertise in local, regional, state, and federal climate
   adaptation and resilience policies and regulations
   - Driving delivery teams comprised of 5-8 Consultants and Senior
   Consultants across multiple and inter-dependent workstreams
   - Collaborating with technical experts on project and program
   development across AECOM
   - Exhibiting strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
   skills
   - Having strong technical underpinning, including in spatial analysis
   tools such as GIS, to analyze climate vulnerability and develop adaptation
   strategies
   - Being present in industry conversations and professional networks to
   identify and originate business development opportunities
   - Managing all aspects of proposal responses as Capture Manager,
   including: narrative development, coordination across multiple teams to
   develop technical solutions, pricing, team definition, subcontractor
   engagement, internal risk review, and compliance procedures
   - Providing timely quality assurance and control over scope,
   assumptions, analyses and insights on projects and proposals
   -  Leading highly polished deliverable production to meet client
   expectations and firm standards while also being responsible for project
   financial performance
   - Coaching and mentoring junior staff on developing core consulting
   skills

Qualifications

*Minimum Requirement*s:

   - Bachelor’s degree in planning, climate or environmental science,
   environmental policy, natural resource management, geography, or a related
   field
   - 8+ years of professional experience in climate adaptation, resilience,
   or a closely related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of experience
   and/or education

*Preferred Qualifications:*

   - Master’s degree in a relevant field
   - 11+ years of experience in planning, consulting or an equivalent role
   - Demonstrated experience contributing to projects, conducting analysis,
   and producing written deliverables
   - Strong quantitative and analytical skills
   - Detail‑oriented, committed, and able to thrive in a dynamic,
   deadline‑driven team environment
   - Recent experience with climate vulnerability and risk
   assessments—including impacts such as sea level rise, precipitation, and
   temperature—and developing adaptation strategies
   - Proficiency in GIS or other spatial analysis tools (highly desirable)
   - Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with statistical or
   quantitative software is a plus
   - Experience in related fields such as land use planning, urban design,
   or transportation planning
   - Excellent communication and writing skills; writing sample required

Additional Information

   - This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

*About AECOM*

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of
our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may
include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time
off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work
options*,* well-being
resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service
recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase
plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better
world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical
abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment,
energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and
private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient
solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning,
design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a
Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
Learn more at aecom.com.

*What makes AECOM a great place to work*

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career
ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community
and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the
future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have
the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and
development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and
leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.
Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and
community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for
employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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