About the Role
AECOM is seeking an Interiors Lead for its NY Metro Buildings + Places practice to lead, inspire, and build the Interiors practice in the NY Metro area market. This role will be based out of AECOM's NYC office.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic vision and day-to-day administration of the Interiors group.
- Responsible for development and execution of goals, business plan and profitability, aligning efforts with regional and national business unit plans and goals.
- Work in partnership with other office Interiors Leadership (Design Director, Operations, Technical) to achieve business and practice goals.
- Participate in the review of fee proposals and workload projection for projects.
- Work with upper management to support brand messaging which is consistent and present with the client, the internal design studio, and the design community.
- Maintain action plan for all Interiors projects and conduct regular review sessions with appropriate personnel.
- Work closely with project managers to identify budget and schedule constraints, support project profitability.
- Understand and enforce conditions of client contracts, and understand scope of work and where appropriate seek additional services.
- Ability to think strategically, implement change, enforce policy and resolve conflict.
- Lead the development and execution of the Interior’s marketing strategy at the local and regional business unit level collaborating with regional leadership and other market sectors leaders.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and grow current client relationships including early client positioning.
- Leverage network of professional business contacts and build external and internal cross market/discipline network.
- Lead pursuit strategy for RFQ/RFP responses including, project approach, scope of work development, fee preparation, and interview preparation and interview.
- Ensure positive client, consultant, contractor and jurisdictional satisfaction, grow our presence in the market.
- Work with marketing team in development of marketing material and proposal preparation.
- Serve as a mentor by coaching teams and individuals; grows and develops the group and individual members.
- Responsible for performance development, prepare and deliver staff evaluations, and determine workload allocation.
- Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff and build appropriate staff levels.
- Encourage staff exploration, innovation and design excellence.
- Keep abreast of new technology, materials, methods and developments in his/her specific field.
- Maintain membership and activity in appropriate industry organizations and be an active member of the design community.
Requirements
- BS/BA +10 years of related experience with an Architectural and Engineering firm, with at least 2 years of experience acting in a leadership or practice-building capacity or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education.
- 3 years of Marketing, Design and/or Project Management experience for Federal, NYC Agencies, Transportation, Aviation, Education, CCRE (Corporate Commercial Real Estate), or commercial interiors markets.
- Registered/Certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ) or Architect with current license.
- US citizenship is required.
Skills
- Strategic vision
- Business development
- Marketing strategy
- Client relationship management
- Pursuit strategy
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Performance development
- Staff evaluation
- Workload allocation
- Recruiting
- Innovation
- Design excellence
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills (verbal/presentation and written)
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability to changing demands
- Team building skills
- Initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
Location
- NYC
- US - New York, NY - 605 Third Ave
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years of related experience
- 2 years of leadership or practice-building capacity
- 3 years of Marketing, Design and/or Project Management experience
- 15+ years of related experience including 10+ years acting in a leadership or management capacity is strongly preferred
- 3+ years experience working in a multi-disciplinary practice
Education Level
- BS/BA
- Registered/Certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ) or Architect with current license
Salary/Compensations
- USD 180000 - USD 230000 - yearly
Benefits
- 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
- Employee stock purchase plan
About the Company
- AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
- AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
- With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
- AECOM is 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.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
