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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced and accomplished Remediation Construction Deputy Practice Director to support the strategic direction, growth, and operational leadership of its Remediation Construction Practice. This senior leadership position will partner with the Director to advance business strategy, expand client relationships, strengthen project delivery capabilities, and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of complex environmental remediation and construction programs.
This is a remote role that may be based anywhere within the U.S. Out of state travel will be required for this role.
The Deputy Director will provide leadership across project execution, business development, financial performance, workforce development, and technical quality. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental remediation and construction delivery, including contaminated site cleanup, soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous materials management, treatment system implementation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will bring the ability to lead through project and department managers, establish consistent operational practices, manage business risks, and align technical resources with client and market demands.
Working collaboratively with AECOM’s Environment, Construction Management, Engineering, and Program Management teams, the Deputy Director will help position the business for continued growth while ensuring the successful delivery of safe, high-quality, and financially sound projects. This is an opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded leader to influence business performance, develop future leaders, strengthen key client partnerships, and advance AECOM’s position in the environmental remediation market.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director to establish and execute the strategic direction, business objectives, and growth plans for the remedial construction practice.
- Provide senior-level operational leadership across a portfolio of environmental remediation and construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client commitments, and AECOM standards.
- Oversee the performance of project and department managers, establishing expectations for project controls, financial management, schedule performance, risk mitigation, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Drive business development and strategic client engagement, identifying opportunities across federal, state, municipal, industrial, and commercial markets.
- Lead or support major pursuits, including capture planning, proposal strategy, pricing reviews, executive presentations, contract negotiations, and development of strategic client relationships.
- Maintain oversight of financial performance, including revenue growth, backlog, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, resource utilization, and project financial risk.
- Establish and promote consistent approaches to remedial construction execution, constructability, subcontractor management, procurement, field operations, and project delivery.
- Ensure the integration of health, safety, environmental protection, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into all project and operational activities.
- Provide executive-level guidance on complex project challenges, contractual matters, claims, change management, project recovery, and client escalations.
- Coordinate with technical and operational leaders across AECOM to integrate remediation design, environmental engineering, construction management, and field implementation capabilities.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives to support current operations and anticipated business growth.
- Mentor and develop project executives, project managers, construction managers, and emerging leaders, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor market conditions, client needs, regulatory developments, and emerging remediation technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
- Represent AECOM in executive client meetings, industry engagements, strategic planning sessions, and other external forums to strengthen the company's reputation and market presence.
- Support the Director in organizational planning, performance reviews, operational reporting, and implementation of business initiatives, assuming delegated leadership responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery.
- Out of state travel will be required for this role.
- A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of relevant experience in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery, including progressively responsible leadership of complex projects, programs, and business operations.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience providing senior-level leadership for complex environmental remediation or construction programs, including oversight of project performance, financial results, safety, quality, and client relationships.
- Experience leading project managers, construction managers, or multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering multiple projects or major programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development, client engagement, proposal development, and growth initiatives.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credential.
- Demonstrated success overseeing a substantial portfolio of environmental remediation and remedial construction projects, including complex soil and groundwater cleanup, hazardous materials management, treatment systems, and site restoration.
- Experience with business-unit or department-level financial management, including revenue growth, profitability, backlog development, forecasting, resource allocation, and operational performance.
- Established record of developing strategic client relationships, leading major pursuits, securing new contracts, and expanding services with existing clients.
- Experience with federal and state environmental remediation programs, industrial facilities, large-scale contaminated sites, and complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, developing management teams, building talent pipelines, and establishing scalable operational processes.
- Strong executive communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align multidisciplinary teams around business priorities.
- Experience with complex change order or claim dispute resolution.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
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THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 20, 2027.
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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.
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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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy chief investment officer jobs.
- 15 or more years of institutional investment management experience across multiple asset classes
- CFA charterholder designation or equivalent advanced investment credential
- Demonstrated experience leading portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation decisions
- Deep knowledge of alternative investments including private equity, hedge funds, and real assets
- Experience presenting to and advising boards, investment committees, or trustees
- Proficiency with portfolio analytics, risk management platforms, and performance attribution systems
Tips for Your Deputy Chief Investment Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to investment mandates
Highlight the specific asset classes, fund structures, and return targets you've overseen, not just titles held. Hiring committees for deputy chief investment officer roles want to see the mandate you managed, not a generic list of responsibilities.
Quantify portfolio scale and outcomes
State the AUM you've overseen, the benchmark you measured against, and whether you outperformed it. Deputy chief investment officer candidates who leave those figures out of their resume get passed over in favor of those who don't.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Target organizations by investment philosophy
Endowments and foundations often run more concentrated, illiquid portfolios than corporate pensions or insurers. Identify which philosophy matches your background and filter your search accordingly so your application speaks directly to what that employer values.
Prepare a sample investment committee memo
Many final-round interviews for deputy chief investment officer roles include a case study or asset allocation exercise. Practicing the format of a written recommendation to an investment committee helps you respond quickly and credibly under timed conditions.
Negotiate governance scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask explicitly about voting authority on manager selection, committee seat composition, and succession to the chief investment officer role. Those structural factors often matter more long-term than the starting package.
Deputy Chief Investment Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy chief investment officers?
The most active employers for deputy chief investment officers right now are M.C. Dean, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at large asset managers, public pension systems, and university endowments.
How many deputy chief investment officer jobs are remote?
About 56% of deputy chief investment officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how senior leadership roles in institutional investing tend to require on-site presence for board meetings and investment committee work. Functions like manager research and quantitative strategy analysis are most commonly offered in hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a deputy chief investment officer?
Most deputy chief investment officers build their path through senior portfolio management roles, eventually leading a team or an asset class. Earning a CFA charter early strengthens your candidacy. Moving through institutional settings like pensions, endowments, or asset managers builds the governance exposure and committee experience that hiring organizations specifically look for at this level.
Can you get a deputy chief investment officer role with limited senior leadership experience?
It's rare but possible if you've led a significant investment function, even without the exact title. Candidates who have chaired an investment committee, managed a large book independently, or led manager selection programs for a recognizable institution can position that experience as equivalent seniority when the role is at a smaller fund or family office.
What does the deputy chief investment officer interview process look like?
The process typically runs in multiple rounds, starting with a conversation with the chief investment officer or head of HR, followed by meetings with investment committee members or board representatives. Finalists are often asked to complete a written case study on asset allocation or manager selection. References from prior investment committee principals carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to deputy chief investment officer jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy chief investment officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and investment focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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