Job Description

Requisition/Vacancy No.

276246BR

Job Category

Architecture and Design

Job Summary

The Associate Director - Urban Design role sits within the Urbanism + Planning practice line and translates strategic direction and leads a medium sized business unit, function or geographic operation, including operational, financial and people result.

• Peer review work done by the team and in instances take lead on projects design and projects presentation and communication with clients.
• Review and manage commercial performance of projects and provide guidance
• Report on performance and compliance of staff and projects to management and provide mitigation plans where necessary
• Attend creative urban design project reviews and design sessions and steer projects directions
• Ensure diversity in the workforce and guarantee equal growth opportunities across the team members.
• Attend interviews and assist/facilitate placement of new hires where needed
• Review and provide feedback to senior management on head count and hiring strategies
• Promote teamwork and a creative culture within the practice.
• Deliver thought leadership presentations and inspire peers and reports
• Provide all tools and required collaboration means for Urban designer to deliver inspiring projects
• Maintain market and client communications around the studio design ethos. Be an ambassador for the brand and its vision.
• Attend to projects deliverables quality reviews when necessary. Report on any noncompliant project deliverables teams.
• Facilitate staff development of market required urban design skillsets through continuous reviews of new market trends.
• Act as a partner to clients and collaborate and maintain close relationship with clients independently from projects
• Optimize the use of internal tools and platforms by the team where necessary.
• Present or be present at key presentations to Senior client stakeholders.
• Work closely with the senior leadership to manage ongoing financial performance and projected financial plans.
• Review bids compliance with external requirement and internal governance. Manage pricing and qualification aspects and promote price winning strategies.
• Review achieved utilization against targeted utilization and mitigate any shortfalls through assigning tasks or allocating projects/proposals
• Manage the short term and long-term resource planning by ensuring communication between project managers and geographies are continuously happening.
• Report on any unsafe environment or any safety shortfalls perceived in the office and during meetings or commute in advance
• Review staff career path and growth reports and agree with direct reports on plans for short- and long-term development goals of staff in line with the overall studio vision where necessary.

Business Line

U&P

Position Status

Full Time

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 18+ years' experience in the Urban Design field, candidates would ideally have worked on government and private sector projects. Management experience is required as the successful candidate would lead a multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Architecture or Urban Design. Masters degree preferred. Professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture e.g. RIBA or equivalent required.

Business Group

Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Strategic Business Unit

ME and Africa