Vice President, Global Growth Director – Defense Prime/OEM Facilities & Vertical Construction

AECOM
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 250,000 - 325,000 annuallyFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 20+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Strategic thinking","Client relationship management","Stakeholder engagement","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead U.S. strategy and growth for Defense Prime/OEM clients within AECOM’s Design practice, driving client relationships, capture, pipeline development, and delivery performance for vertical construction and facilities programs. Own account execution while collaborating with global defense leaders and the U.S. DOW team. The role supports secure facilities and program office space delivery, strengthening partnerships and ensuring consistent results across regions.

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Vice President, Global Growth Director – Defense Prime/OEM Facilities & Vertical Construction

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Job Summary

Lead U.S. strategy and growth for Defense Prime/OEM clients within AECOM’s Design practice, driving client relationships, capture, pipeline development, and delivery performance for vertical construction and facilities programs. Own account execution while collaborating with global defense leaders and the U.S. DOW team. The role supports secure facilities and program office space delivery, strengthening partnerships and ensuring consistent results across regions.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and execute the U.S. strategy for engagement with Defense Primes/OEM clients related to vertical construction, facilities delivery, and design.
  • •Drive growth strategy, pipeline development, capture, and delivery performance across AECOM’s Design practice.
  • •Lead and manage client relationships and strengthen client partnerships for Defense Primes/OEM accounts.
  • •Provide hands-on account execution and coordinate with global defense leaders and the U.S. DOW team.
  • •Support engagement across other AECOM regions (UK, Continental Europe, Middle East, Australia/New Zealand) as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 250,000 - 325,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid LeaveDisability InsuranceRetirement SavingsEquityEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •BA/BS plus 20 years’ experience or equivalent, including 4 years of leadership experience.
  • •Direct delivery experience on vertical construction projects for Defense Primes/OEM clients (e.g., building design, building engineering, planning, or program/construction management).
  • •U.S. citizenship is required.
  • •Proven experience working with Defense Primes/OEM clients and U.S. DOW agencies on facilities and vertical construction programs.
  • •Demonstrated success leading accounts, complex pursuits, and multi-region delivery, including leadership across geographies and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience:20+ yearsDefenseA&eVertical construction
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipStrategic thinkingClient relationship managementStakeholder engagementCross-functional collaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ICD 705

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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