Water Technical Lead - Mining and Water Practice

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Water Technical Lead based in Santiago de Chile. The role combines technical leadership of major mining and water projects with business development for the mining and water practice in Chile and Latin America.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as program manager, project manager or technical lead, directing teams on major mining and water projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams to project completion, with focus on client communication and delivery.
• Lead the pursuit of major mining and water projects in Chile and Latin America, including major proposals and client engagement.
• Support senior leaders in developing business strategies for mining and water based on market trends, and identify opportunities within the business line and adjacent sectors.
• Lead client-facing activities to develop business with existing clients and win work with new ones, building relationships with clients, partners, industry groups and stakeholders.
• Develop strategies and capture plans for major pursuits, coordinating with the Global Mining team, the Global Water team, the Growth Lead and senior project managers.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction and address client feedback on team performance.
• Coordinate with Technical Practice Leads and Division Managers to match team skills with market trends and drive strategic technical leadership hires.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, or equivalent experience and/or education.
• Extensive, proven knowledge of mining markets, trends and clients.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Preferred: Master's or doctorate in engineering (Civil, Structural, Geotechnical or related); 15+ years of mining industry technical and leadership experience; 5 years leading projects, client accounts or business development initiatives; strong industry reputation; access to C-level and decision-making stakeholders; ability to broaden into other environmental end markets; agility in a fast-paced environment; mentoring experience.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, such as medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team working on projects of local and global scale.