Senior Economist Consultant – Transportation Infrastructure

Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM has an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Consultant, Infrastructure Economics. We are seeking a self-motivated, and seasoned economist to join a well-established, but growing group that provides economic research and findings for some of the most interesting infrastructure-related economic questions. Our clients are typically private sector and governmental entities who bring to us infrastructure economic projects that help them view their current or future infrastructure needs. Our client's solutions often start with our research results. Remote work is an option available in the US. The position has a remote work location option.
Some of the responsibilities include:
+ Team leader for client projects including staff project assignments and professional guidance
+ Day-to-day client interaction
+ Provide solutions to client questions that are developed from a foundation of understanding or analysis of client business practices and goals
+ Ensure project goals and deadlines are met
+ Ensure the highest level of economic research is conducted through defining scope of work, developing qualification statements, and developing project strategy plans
+ Client development and marketing/sales
Qualifications
Minimum:
+ Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, civil infrastructure engineering, or related field
+ 8 plus years of experience in economic infrastructure research such as transportation or water or similar industry
+ Must be able to perform economic projects independently and lead tasks
Preferred:
+ Master’s degree in economics, business, civil infrastructure engineering, or related field
+ Experience with MS ACCESS and econometric programs such as SPSS, Limdep, logit, and EVIEWS
+ Experience applying economic assessment models
+ Experience with use of GIS software and datasets
+ Experience in writing economic reports essential
+ Business development and sales/marketing experience including pursuit of strategy development, bid preparation, and coordination
+ Technical experience in one or more economic/infrastructure market analysis areas and ability to manage small to mid-size projects
+ Excellent oral communication and organizational skills
+ 10 plus years of experience in economic infrastructure research such as transportation or water or similar industry
+ Experience in applied econometrics or advanced forecasting
+ Excellent data management and quantitative skills
+ Proficient in Excel
+ Experience providing quality and providing objective analysis and attention to detail
+ Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis
Additional Information
+ Relocation is an option for this position
+ Visa sponsorship is an option for this position
+ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $105,000.00 to $165,000.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10097131
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Consulting Services
Work Location Model: Remote