AECOM is seeking a Director of Design-Build to lead owner’s advisory services and help clients deliver major, complex capital projects through progressive design-build and other collaborative delivery methods. Based on the West Coast, with a preference for California, this leader will help owners establish delivery strategies, select project partners, and navigate the critical decisions that shape project scope, cost, schedule, and long-term performance.This role offers the opportunity to influence significant projects from early planning and procurement through preconstruction, commercial negotiations, design, and construction. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of progressive design-build, including early team integration, collaborative scope development, transparent cost validation, risk allocation, and the transition from development to final design and construction. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, this individual will translate complex technical and commercial considerations into clear recommendations that support informed owner decisions.As a senior leader, the Director will also grow AECOM’s owner’s advisory practice, build client relationships, mentor delivery professionals, and position the firm for major opportunities across the West Coast.Key ResponsibilitiesLead owner’s advisory assignments for large, complex progressive design-build and other alternative delivery projects.Recognized industry expertise on progressive design-build and design build; working with industry associations, owner associations, etc.Advise owners on project delivery selection, procurement strategy, organizational readiness, governance, and decision-making processes.Develop and oversee requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, evaluation criteria, selection procedures, and supporting procurement documents.Guide owners through progressive design-build development activities, including scope definition, design progression, constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk assessment.Lead independent reviews of design-builder proposals, open-book estimates, contingencies, allowances, and commercial terms to support price negotiations and owner approvals.Establish clear decision milestones, performance expectations, and procedures for transitioning from project development into final design and construction.Support contract development and negotiations in coordination with owner procurement teams, legal counsel, and technical stakeholders.Facilitate collaboration among owners, designers, contractors, operations teams, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain alignment with project objectives.Oversee assignment scope, staffing, budgets, schedules, quality, and financial performance.Develop client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead pursuit strategies, proposals, and interviews.Recruit, mentor, and develop professionals supporting owner’s advisory and collaborative delivery services.Represent AECOM in industry organizations and forums focused on design-build and progressive design-build.
