Manager, Advisory (Part Time) at AECOM in San Francisco, CA

companyDescription 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. jobDescription Role: As a Manager in AECOM Advisory, your day-to-day role will be to architect, lead and manage client engagements. These tasks will include, but not be limited to: Building client relationships and managing interactions throughout the engagement lifecycle, bringing clients into engagement delivery and iteratively building their buy-in. Upwardly and laterally manage the inputs from regional leadership, Directors, Client Account Managers, and technical experts to flag key delivery choices, considerations and risks as they relate to technical scope, client satisfaction, and commercial constraints. Independently tailor existing/proven analytical frameworks and methodologies for client-specific needs. In collaboration with leadership, architect new analytical frameworks and methodologies for novel client-specific needs. Drive (outline, supervise, and provide quality control over) delivery teams comprised of 5-8 Consultants and Senior Consultants across multiple and inter-dependent workstreams in: Applying existing and hypothesizing new solution frameworks to deconstruct, dimensionalize, and analyze client problems. Leveraging AI tools to conduct baseline assessments and secondary research. Conducting stakeholder interviews, including with C-suite clients and senior management stakeholders. Conducting business modelling (market sizing, segmentation, penetration, adoption) and investment analysis by building custom discounted cash flow (DCF) Excel models to calculate revenue, cost-benefit analyses (CBA), EBITDA, NPV, IRR, CAGR for client’s policies, projects and programs. Leveraging analytical and data visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Costar, IMPLAN, Python, Tableau) to derive patterns, trends and insights from client and third-party datasets to inform client recommendations. Creating highly-polished executive-ready decks as you work, to build buy-in and convey emerging data-driven insights. Synthesizing multiple inputs into coherent insights across a variety of formats; slide decks, written narrative, playbooks, dashboards and toolkits. Proactively coach and mentor junior staff on developing core consulting skills. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development, through: Supporting Capture Managers with specific elements of proposal responses, including: narrative development, technical solutions development (incl. technical writing), pricing, team definition, subcontractor engagement, internal risk review, and compliance procedures. Creating pitch decks and defining AECOM Advisory’s value proposition. Bringing commercial acumen around client needs, budgetary requirements, researching client contexts. Required competencies include: Strong interpersonal skills, client-service mindset and ability to act as a trusted adviser to clients. Ability to collaborate with internal teams across broad geographies and numerous different business lines Work in a high-tempo, high-context client-facing environment, with the ability to maintain poise, maturity and work well under pressure. Able to be self-directed, anticipatory and responsive to iterative feedback. Outstanding attention to detail. Exceptional numerical reasoning and quantitative skills. Sharp analytical, logical reasoning and structured problem-solving skills, employing abstraction techniques to solve ambiguous client problems, and ingest and parse out large volumes of client information. Strong commercial acumen and willingness to have an informed point-of-view, grounded in an interest in enterprise challenges (people, process, technology) and solid understanding of client industries and their context. Solid verbal communication and narrative development skills, with the ability to summarize and convey key insights to C-suite and senior management audiences. Collegial team-player who can work within a small, motivated team of diverse consulting professionals. Desired competencies include: Functional experience in at least one of the following areas desired, but not required: Proficiency with data science analytical techniques and familiarity using multiple public datasets including BLS, BEA, NAICS data, ACS and other geographically-defined socioeconomic datasets. Proficiency with geospatial datasets and software e.g., ArcGIS. Proficiency with input-output or general equilibrium economic modelling tools such as Esmi, IMPLAN or REMI. Proficiency with Stata, R, Python and other programming languages. Proficiency with data visualization techniques, such as with PowerBI or Tableau. Domain expertise in at least one of the following areas desired, but not required: Corporate or enterprise strategy, market analysis and target operating model design. Organizational assessment, business transformation and performance improvement. Corporate finance, valuations, M&A, divestitures, divestments and privatizations. Technology-led business transformation. Capital projects advisory, including project finance and/or infrastructure investment appraisal, capital improvement planning, asset management, portfolio strategy. Decarbonization, climate action implementation, resilience strategies and frameworks incl. non-financial valuation methodologies. Economic development, industrial policy, broadband & digital equity, and market transformation Required: Bachelor’s degree. At least 5 years of management consulting or corporate strategy experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred: MBA, or other Master’s degree in Operational Research, Management, Management Science, Finance, Economics, Systems Engineering and/or related fields. Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel Strong technical skills, including experience with one or more of the following software packages: ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools Quantitative/statistical programs such as R or Python Evaluation of financial cashflows, particularly public finance, via Excel. Additional information This a part-time position This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree. At least 5 years of management consulting or corporate strategy experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred: MBA, or other Master’s degree in Operational Research, Management, Management Science, Finance, Economics, Systems Engineering and/or related fields. Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel Strong technical skills, including experience with one or more of the following software packages: ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools Quantitative/statistical programs such as R or Python Evaluation of financial cashflows, particularly public finance, via Excel. additionalInformation Additional information This a part-time position This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. 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 2025. 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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