Associate Director - Landscape

Join to apply for the Associate Director - Landscape role at AECOM 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Associate Director - Landscape role at AECOM 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 Middle East is currently seeking an Associate Director for their Landscape studio, based in Dubai. The Associate Director translates strategic direction and leads a medium-sized business unit, function, or geographic operation, including operational, financial, and people results and is accountable for various management, leadership, and people management responsibilities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for project delivery, across the assigned portfolio.Responsibilities: Provides effective communication of technical and business issues and communicates to all reporting staff and the broader teams. Accountable for the results of the discipline department and adherence to approved project budgets. Supports business change management initiatives, recruits, trains, mentors, evaluates the department's staff, and assists the various disciplines in identifying and developing skills. Accountable for the project's budget for a specific discipline. Peer review the team's work; sometimes, take the lead on project design, project presentation, and client communication. Report on performance and compliance of staff and projects to management and provide mitigation plans where necessary. Attend creative landscape architecture project reviews and design sessions, steer project directions, deliver thought leadership presentations, and inspire peers and reports. Attend to project deliverables quality reviews when necessary—report on any non-compliant project deliverables teams. Facilitate staff development of market-required skills through continuous reviews of new market trends. Work closely with the senior leadership to manage ongoing financial performance and projected financial plans. Manage bids and proposals, establish winning themes, and define differentiators. Understand pricing and qualification aspects and establish price-winning strategies. Review bids compliance with external requirements and internal governance. Develop and implement initiatives that can assist in expanding work assignments, scope, and accounts, including managing client relationships and expectations. Attend key client meetings and presentations and manage the stakeholders to the best interest of both the client and the company. Lead proposals as a capture lead and help build the pipeline of work to meet targets. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture Masters degree preferred. Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture 15+ years experience in Landscape Architecture, with the last 5 years in a leadership role. Strong design skills Applicants should upload a copy of their portfolio when applying for the role.Additional Information About AECOMAECOM 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.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.Req ID: J10125373Business Line: U&PBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Design Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCHSeniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AECOM by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Associate Director” roles. 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