Application Guide
How to Apply for Environmental Data Management Services Delivery Lead - Remote
at AECOM
🏢 About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that stands out for its commitment to building sustainable legacies through innovative environmental and digital solutions. Working here means contributing to large-scale projects that address climate change and environmental challenges while leveraging cutting-edge technology.
About This Role
As the founding leader of AECOM's Environmental Data Management (EDM) services team, you'll establish and grow this new function within the digital services department. This role involves implementing EDM software globally, marketing these services to clients, and building a skilled team—making it impactful by shaping how AECOM manages environmental data for sustainability projects.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve coordinating with global teams on EDM software implementation projects, strategizing with client account managers to market services, and conducting training sessions for staff on advanced data management skills. You'll also spend time recruiting new talent and planning team growth, all while ensuring alignment with AECOM's digital and sustainability goals.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For
- A proven leader with experience founding or scaling a team in environmental data management, digital services, or a related field, ideally within consulting or infrastructure.
- Hands-on expertise with EDM software implementation (e.g., tools like EQuIS, ESRI ArcGIS, or similar) and project coordination across regions, particularly in North America.
- Able to market technical services effectively, with a track record of building client relationships and presenting at industry conferences or networks.
- Skilled in training staff in EDM implementation and hiring talent, combining technical knowledge with leadership to drive team growth.
📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership in founding or scaling teams, specifically in environmental data management or digital services, with quantifiable results (e.g., 'led a team of X that implemented EDM software for Y projects').
Emphasize experience with EDM software tools (mention specific ones like EQuIS, ESRI, or others) and project coordination across multiple regions, as this is core to the role.
Research AECOM's recent digital services and sustainability projects (e.g., their 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy) and reference them in your application to show alignment.
Include examples of marketing or business development in technical services, such as speaking at conferences or collaborating with client account managers, to demonstrate your ability to grow this new team.
Prepare to discuss how you've trained staff or hired talent in niche areas, as building and upskilling the team is a key responsibility.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your leadership experience in founding or scaling teams within environmental data management or digital services, and why you're excited to build AECOM's EDM services from the ground up.", "Specific examples of EDM software implementation and project coordination, highlighting successes in North America or globally to match the role's scope.", 'Your ability to market technical services, such as through conference presentations or client relationship-building, to drive growth for this new team.', "How your background aligns with AECOM's focus on sustainability and digital innovation, referencing their projects or values to show cultural fit."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → AECOM's 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and recent environmental projects, to understand their focus on sustainability and how EDM fits in.
- → Their digital services department and any existing EDM or data management initiatives, to gauge the team's starting point and opportunities.
- → Industry trends in environmental data management and software (e.g., EQuIS, ESRI), as well as AECOM's presence at conferences like those mentioned in the job description.
- → AECOM's client base in North America and globally, particularly in infrastructure and environmental sectors, to tailor your application to their market needs.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic resume without highlighting specific EDM software experience or leadership in team-building, as this role requires niche technical and managerial skills.
- Failing to demonstrate how you've marketed services or built client relationships, as business development is crucial for growing this new team.
- Overlooking AECOM's sustainability focus in your application, such as not referencing their projects or values, which could suggest poor cultural fit.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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