Project Economist
AECOMGuangzhouUpdate time: March 28,2023
Job Description

Company Description

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.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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.

Job Description

  • Participates in marketing and business development of new opportunities.

  • Responsible for working on the development and the production of commercial real estate forecasts.

  • Must have econometric capabilities, and understanding of commercial real estate and regional markets, familiarity with forecasting, and the ability to work in database and programming environments.

  • Forecasts and analyzes major commercial property types across all major markets.

  • Researches local and regional economic issues, and provides consultation regarding the development of dynamic regional and local economies, as well as urban and rural regeneration. Proposes solutions to issues such as labor markets, education and skills, deprivation and social inclusion, inward investment and business development.

  • May draft and prepare reports based on project outcomes. Experienced professional with a specialized area of expertise.

  • Manages small or medium sized projects or has full technical control of project.

  • Has financial responsibility for the success of a project, and may play a key role in business development efforts, which may be sourced by a more senior staff member.

  • Supervises the work of others, providing feedback on performance evaluations, and mentors others.

  • Financial and project management goals are defined by the organization annually.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in economics, finance, geography, social science, or related fields.

  • Generally requires 2 to 5 years related experience in a comparable position.

  • Prior consulting experience strongly preferred, but non-consultant candidates with relevant experience will be considered.

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

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

  • Good numeracy skills and experience with big data analysis and socioeconomic data analysis.

  • Solid experience of report writing.

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

Relevant experience working in a regeneration or economic development environment would be advantageous.

Additional Information

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

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.

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

Join us and let’s get started.

ReqID: J10082301

Business Line: U&P

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Asia

Career Area: Consulting Services

Work Location Model: Hybrid

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