VP Sports Managing Principal

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AECOM Buildings + Places is looking for a dynamic leader to usher our AECOM Sports Practice- Americas into the next chapter of industry leading excellence. Position to be based in Los Angeles, Kansas City, or New York, NY. (While preference is to have this role be based out of Kansas City, LA or NY; AECOM is open to base be out of our other major-city office locations.)  The right person will bring a combination of entrepreneurialism, holistic leadership, and passion for leveraging interdisciplinary capabilities towards making a better world through the communities and cultures supported by integrated sports and entertainment projects.

Our Sports studio is an established leader in the market with over three decades of success. This large practice focuses it’s work on everything from performance and development facilities to primary competition venues, ranging anywhere from small collegiate clients to the largest of professional leagues and franchises.  We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.

Our Buildings + Places Business Line embodies the spirit of a nimble, fully integrated design firm within a fully global infrastructure organization. Our culture is dynamic, offering autonomy and the feel of a smaller, collaborative studio backed by the resources of a large interdisciplinary firm. Services include architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism, and planning (inclusive of landscape design), strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management.  This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the growth, profitability, and strategy for AECOM Buildings + Places, Americas Sports Practice.
• Drives execution of tactical business plans in collaboration with regional business line leader.
• Works with the regional business line leader, global market sector leaders and account management leads to grow a profitable business by developing and implementing location specific growth plans.
• Represents AECOM as a leader in the Sports architecture industry.
• Provides industry leadership across the sports market.
• Manages and leads client relationships.
• Provides guidance and coaching to business development, account management and other staff.
• Is a member of the region management team, focused on optimizing the overall performance of the region.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design Architecture or related field plus twelve (12) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including four (4) years in leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Design Architecture
• Proven record of developing new Buildings and Design for clients in the collegiate and professional sports and recreation market.
• Extensive experience in the collegiate athletics market.
• Ability to develop new business in the market place.
• Ability to recruit and attract top industry talent.
• Core competencies in professional staff development and retention are critical
• Ability to perform individually in a competitive environment
• Superior ability to satisfy clients and manage company’s association with them
• Member of Buildings and Design Professional or Technical Society

• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity 
• Relocation is available for this opportunity
• Please note that this role can be based anywhere in the United States and compensation date will vary in each location, including higher or lower than the stated range.
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.  The range for this position is $250,000 to $320,000

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. 

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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. 

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