Client Account Manager, Mining

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: Group Support
• Primary Location: US - Phoenix, AZ - 7720 North 16th S
• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 225,000 - yearly

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Client Account Managers are the primary contacts for AECOM’s relationships with mining clients that are strategically important at a regional, business line, or global level. They are responsible for developing, growing, and sustaining our mining business with their client(s), working across our organization to deliver integrated solutions that leverage our full suite of mining capabilities, technical expertise, and local and global resources. This role ensures we consistently bring the best of AECOM to our mining clients—safely, efficiently, and on time.

AECOM is seeking an experienced and dedicated Client Account Manager to join our global mining team. This role focuses on building and strengthening long-term partnerships with mining clients, understanding operational and project needs across the mining lifecycle, and driving account growth through high-quality service delivery and strategic collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between AECOM and key mining clients, fostering strong, collaborative, and trusted partnerships
• Develop a deep understanding of client operations—including exploration, development, production, closure, and sustainability objectives—to provide tailored solutions
• Manage successful delivery of mining-related projects by coordinating with Technical Delivery teams to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution
• Identify opportunities to expand services across the mining value chain and partner with Market Sector Leads to develop proposals and capture new work
• Represent AECOM and maintain relationships with mining clients, regulatory authorities, local communities, and relevant stakeholders in the region
• Lead client retention and satisfaction efforts to ensure long‑term engagement and repeat business
• Collaborate across disciplines and business lines to deliver integrated solutions, including environmental services, water management, infrastructure, and mine engineering
• Mentor and support team development, contributing to employee retention, capability building, and internal advancement

Qualifications

• BA/BS in (specific degrees) or related field
• 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience working directly with C‑suite level client contacts, on their large‑scale mining projects
• Well‑established network of C‑suite level contacts within the mining industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage through influence in a matrixed or team‑based environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in organizational development, client service management, program management, design, construction management, and/or business development for mining projects
• Experience interfacing with state and local jurisdictions and mining regulatory agencies
• Recognized leader in developing and maintaining relationships with key mining clients
• A collaborative, team-oriented individual capable of working effectively with operations, project, and marketing teams at all levels

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of 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.

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.