Chief of Party, USAID Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM has excellent career opportunities for a creative, highly talented and experienced Chief of Party (COP) for the USAID-funded Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI). PGI will provide infrastructure project design and delivery support to remove barriers to strategic infrastructure opportunities, such as economic, legal, regulatory, technology, environmental and safety barriers. PGI will provide infrastructure transaction advisory services and technical assistance on a flexible, rapid response basis to specific public or private sector projects that resolve legal, technical, or regulatory barriers to implementation.

The COP will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the project and will serve as the primary point of contact with USAID. S/he will provide overall leadership and manage the AECOM's efforts to achieve the activity results. S/he will guide day-to-day implementation and management to ensure timely, relevant, high-quality services of the contract This position will report to AECOM's East Region-Water Business Line out of Chelmsford, MA, USA.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising a multi-disciplinary team, and providing leadership, technical direction, and quality oversight to achieve project objectives and meet all contractual requirements.

• Manage overall technical teams in the development of technical deliverables related to infrastructure development to bring bankable projects to financial close.

• Establish and oversee implementation of project processes and operational procedures to ensure effective and efficient global implementation.

• Oversee environmental compliance including assessments and due diligence programs.

• Effectively represent AECOM through communication and reporting to USAID technical and contract personnel.

• Identify and manage technical resource needs with AECOM project support staff.

• Identify issues and risks related to project implementation, provide mitigation strategies, and monitor through resolution.

• Ensure that systems are established and maintained, and adequate resources are applied to meet requirements for cost, schedule and quality requirements.

• Manage consultants and staff in the development and implementation of gender and social inclusion programming and reporting.

• Monitor project subcontractors and partners and engage AECOM contracts staff to achieve efficient and effective subcontract compliance.

• Oversee the project's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning program to ensure compliance with all USAID reporting requirements.

• Monitor project financials to ensure compliance with AECOM requirements

• Ensure establishment of quality control processes in a consistent and transparent manner for all work activities and functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields plus 8 years of relevant professional experience.

• Ability to pass all necessary screening requirements, including successful background check, substance abuse test, and medical clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience for projects of similar complexity, scope and budget, including concurrently overseeing multiple engineering and/or infrastructure projects overseas.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience of successful management and leadership of engineering or infrastructure transaction advisory projects including positions of significant responsibility for staffing and budgeting.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in international development.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in Federal contracting.

• Strong communication, presentation and coordination capabilities to help convey activity progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike

• Master's degree in related fields.

• Experience in the management of USAID programs and knowledge of USAID procedures and protocols, reporting and organizational structure.

Additional Information

• Relocation is available for this position.

• Sponsorship not available for this position.

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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $150,000.00 - $220,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at ~~~ and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10110688

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid