Operations & Technical Delivery Lead

Job Description

Job Summary

West Region Operations & Technical Delivery Lead

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Operations & Technical Delivery Leader with 15–20 years of experience to lead operations, technical delivery, and project governance across the West Region and all AECOM sectors, including Buildings & Places, Transportation, and Energy & Water. The role will lead Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring consistent governance, technical excellence, operational efficiency, and successful delivery across the regional project portfolio. The individual will work closely with Sector Leaders and Operations Managers to support growth, resource optimization, risk management, client satisfaction, and business performance.

 Responsibilities:

• Regional Operations & Governance: Lead overall operational governance across West Region projects and sectors, ensuring consistent processes, standards, risk management, and delivery excellence.

• Project & Technical Leadership: Provide oversight to Project Managers and technical teams across the full project lifecycle—from pursuit and contract award through design, delivery and close-out.

• Financial & Operational Performance: Drive key KPIs including revenue, billing, collections, profitability, utilization, EAC/ETC, project margins, and cash flow.

• Growth & Client Development: Partner with Sector Leaders to support pipeline development, strategic pursuits, client relationships, and regional growth objectives.

• Resource & People Leadership: Optimize regional resources, support workforce planning, develop talent, and strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration across sectors and offices.

• Risk, Quality & Compliance: Ensure effective project governance, technical assurance, contractual compliance, quality, safety, and proactive management of project risks and escalations.

• Delivery Excellence: Drive standardization, technical excellence, innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement across the regional portfolio.

• Leadership & Reporting: Provide senior leadership with clear visibility of operational, financial, project, people, and client performance, including corrective actions where required.

Experience:

• 15–20 years of relevant experience in engineering, design, project delivery, or technical leadership within the AEC industry.
• Significant experience in the design and delivery of data centers, mission-critical facilities, hyperscale facilities, colocation facilities, or other complex critical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams on large and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of the complete project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Demonstrated knowledge of critical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, civil, structural, and digital/BIM systems.
• Experience with projects delivered through EPC, design-build, traditional design-bid-build, or other integrated delivery models.
• Experience working with global and geographically distributed design and delivery teams.
• Proven ability to manage technical risks, interfaces, scope, quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Experience supporting business development, proposals, technical presentations, and client pursuits.
• PMP or other relevant professional certification is preferred.

Why Join AECOM:

AECOM is a global leader in engineering, design, and construction services, offering exceptional career opportunities and a collaborative, high-performance work environment. We are committed to fostering the professional growth of our employees through leadership development, technical training, mentorship programs, and access to challenging, high-impact projects.

At AECOM, you will have the opportunity to lead and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects. Our teams work together to shape a sustainable future, improve communities worldwide, and drive transformational outcomes for our clients.

If you are passionate about operational excellence, cross-functional team leadership, and the successful delivery of complex engineering projects, we encourage you to apply and become part of the AECOM team where your expertise will help influence strategic business goals and shape the next generation of global infrastructure.

Qualifications

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 2025. 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. 

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.