AECOM is seeking a visionary Urban Planning and Design Manager and strategist with extensive experience leading innovative, large-scale planning, infrastructure and development projects and who thrives in interdisciplinary environments and believes that great design and planning is inseparable from public trust and equity. The ideal candidate has a passion for working on complex projects, leads with empathy and designs with purpose. This role is to be based in Austin or Dallas, Texas, Chicago, New Orleans, or Phoenix.The successful candidate will lead the delivery of complex planning and design infrastructure projects with a focus on large urbanized areas, working both locally and on high-impact projects across the country. This role involves managing multidisciplinary internal and external teams, shaping project vision, and serving as a key liaison among design teams, municipal leaders, and the communities we serve. Adept at engaging public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive equitable, design-led solutions from concept through execution—aligning community needs with infrastructure and economic development goals. They will facilitate cross-sector collaboration and serve as a connector of ideas, disciplines, and people. A strong leader with expertise across planning and urban design, this role will leverage AECOM’s interdisciplinary platform to deliver innovative, community-centered outcomes, while actively participating in civic and professional organizations that advance AECOM’s mission and industry leadership.<ul><li>Manages one or more moderately complex projects, and clients, involving a combination of the following:</li><li>Clients with a regional geographic footprint; OR,</li><li>Other complexities, such as projects that involve strategic planning, economics, infrastructure, environmental protection, due diligence, etc.</li><li>May manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).</li><li>Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.</li><li>Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.</li><li>May manage and supervise: Experienced urban designers, planners, landscape architects, engineers (all disciplines applicable), as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; 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 aecom.com and @AECOM.

Urban Planning and Design Manager

AECOM&nbsp;is seeking a visionary Urban Planning and Design Manager&nbsp;and strategist with extensive experience leading innovative, large-scale planning, infrastructure and development projects and who thrives in interdisciplinary environments and believes that great design and planning is inseparable from public trust and equity. The ideal candidate has a passion for working on complex projects, leads with empathy and designs with purpose. This role is to be based in&nbsp;Austin or Dallas, Texas, Chicago, New Orleans, or Phoenix.The successful candidate will lead the delivery of complex planning and design infrastructure projects with a focus on large urbanized areas, working both locally and on high-impact projects across the country. This role involves managing multidisciplinary internal and external teams, shaping project vision, and serving as a key liaison among design teams, municipal leaders, and the communities we serve. Adept at engaging public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive equitable, design-led solutions from concept through execution—aligning community needs with infrastructure and economic development goals. They will facilitate cross-sector collaboration and serve as a connector of ideas, disciplines, and people. A strong leader with expertise across planning and urban design, this role will leverage AECOM’s interdisciplinary platform to deliver innovative, community-centered outcomes, while actively participating in civic and professional organizations that advance AECOM’s mission and industry leadership.<ul><li>Manages one or more moderately complex projects, and clients, involving a combination of the following:</li><li>Clients with a regional geographic footprint; OR,</li><li>Other complexities, such as projects that involve strategic planning, economics, infrastructure, environmental protection, due diligence, etc.</li><li>May manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).</li><li>Works mostly independently but receives basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions.</li><li>Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.</li><li>May manage and supervise: Experienced urban designers, planners, landscape architects, engineers (all disciplines applicable), as well as project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.</li></ul>

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