Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Economist to be based in Chongqing.

This position is contingent upon an expected contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Lead domestic and international project teams on land-based development consultancy projects

• Research local and regional economic issues.

• Provide consultative services to governmental and non-governmental agencies regarding new town planning, urban and rural regeneration.

• Provide development recommendation and strategies for commercial, residential and tourism projects.

• Financial feasibility and profitability studies.

• Propose solutions to issues such as labor markets, education and skills, deprivation and social inclusion, inward investment and business development.

• Draft and prepare reports based on project outcomes.

• Play a key role in marketing and business development of new opportunities, including conducting client presentations.

• Client management.

• Project management for small to medium sized projects, including ensuring deadlines are met, financial management, and staff management.

Requirements:

• Master degree in Economics, Real Estate / Land Management, Urban Planning or property related discipline.

• 5-10 years’ relevant consulting experience, preferably with a developer or real estate consultancy.

• Relevant experience in tourism, real estate development, industry planning or infrastructure economics.

• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn more and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environment.

• Analytical, good numeric skills and experience with social-economic data analysis, and detail-oriented.

• Experience of report writing.

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

• Good writing and oral communication skills both in English and Mandarin.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

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Minimum Requirements

Forecasts, analyzes, and documents economic conditions affecting industry and/or business groups of an organization, cities or regions/states; feasibiltiy and buisness case development for projects and proposed developments; assessment of labour markets and economies at local, city, regional and national scales; competition and comparative analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications outlined for the requisition

What We Offer

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Economics

Business Line U&P

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country China

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 261096BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.