AECOM Buildings + Places is looking for a dynamic leader to usher our AECOM Rocky Mountain Practice into the next chapter of industry leading excellence. This position is to be based in Denver, CO. The right person will bring a positive attitude, collaborative style, and a dynamic combination of entrepreneurialism, leadership, and passion. Leading and leveraging the collective horsepower of a large multi-disciplinary A/E practice with a diverse portfolio of work.In collaboration with the Regional Business Line Leader, the Director of Growth, and with support from Managing Principals across the US West Region, the Rocky Mountain Managing Principal establishes the general direction and strategy for practice activities such as client engagement, business development, client relationship management, and advocacy for design and technical excellence within the office(s). The Managing Principal consistently demonstrates a commitment to our core values and creates a culture for the practice includes high-achievement, market-competitive strength, and a sustainable vision.Job Summary/ResponsibilitiesLeadership. The most important attribute for this position is the successful track record of leading and fostering a positive culture in a studio environment while winning work in several of the firm’s project types and market sectors. In addition, the candidate will be expected to:Work with the Regional Business Line Leader, global market sector leaders and account management leads to grow a profitable business by developing and implementing location specific growth plans.Is a member of the region management team, focused on optimizing the overall performance of the region.Responsible for the growth, profitability, and strategy for AECOM Buildings + Places, Rocky Mountain Practice which consists of offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Seattle.Maintain a Practice with an ability to motivate & inspire.Develop and implement strategic objectives in concert with the local office objectives, regional practice, and the firm.Demonstrate a high degree of self-management, self-awareness, social awareness and relationship management skills.Demonstrate effectiveness in working in a team setting, communicating with others, client satisfaction, and technical competence.Mentor, train, and support the professional growth of team members, fostering a collaborative and creative studio culture.Involvement in civic and professional associations aligned with the overall goals of our Practice.Work closely with clients to understand their needs and vision and translate those requirements into innovative and functional design concepts.Maintain the ability to synthesize information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Equally balance your creative and analytic strengths.Lead and inspire a team of architects, designers, planners and engineers to create exceptional architectural designs that align with the firm's vision and goals.Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable design practices, integrating them into the studio's projects.Business Development. This position will develop and maintain client relationships and consistently identify opportunities for new, inspiring work for the Practice, which is an integrated team of architectural, landscape, planning, and engineering professionals.In close collaboration with the Regional Business Line Leader, the Regional Director of Growth, and Business Development professionals, responsibilities include:Identification of target clients and development of a business development planInternal and external marketing of our servicesConsistent participation and application in all practice go/no-go evaluationsMarketing leadership via active participation in projects through all phases, from initial client contacts through marketing pursuits, sales efforts and contract negotiationsAttendance and participation in firm-wide internal marketing meetingsAs team leader and client ambassador, the Managing Principal will often remain engaged in the project, participating in the project kick-off, feasibility studies, strategic planning, master planning, programming, conceptual studies, schematic, design, design development, construction documentation, bidding and award, construction administration, move-in, follow-up and on-going client relationship maintenance.