Job Number:
HC-04274
Date Posted:
March 31, 2026
Position Title:
Associate Director, Real Estate and Urban Policy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
AECOM
Reports To:
Location:
Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA | Oakland, CA
Contact:
Salary:
$150000 to $200000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
AECOM Advisory is seeking an Associate Director to help support and expand our urban policy, real estate, and economic service offering.Directing multiple delivery teams (5–8 team members) across various and interdependent workstreams. Project types may include: adaptive reuse and neighborhood revitalization studies, site feasibility studies, funding and financing strategies, economic and fiscal impact analysis, pro forma modeling, and evaluation of pro-housing policies.At least 8 years of real estate, economics, public policy, and/or related industry experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Bachelor’s degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, business, real estate, or a related field.
Responsibilities:
• Directing multiple delivery teams (5–8 team members) across various and interdependent workstreams
• Leading client interactions
• Delivering highly polished deliverables to meet client expectations and firm standards
• Meeting project financial performance and supporting overall practice area operational performance improvement
• Being present in industry conversations and professional networks to identify and originate business development opportunities
Qualifications:
• At least 8 years of real estate, economics, public policy, and/or related industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, business, real estate, or a related field
• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a related field
• Experience leading quantitative and qualitative economic analysis related to economic development, real estate, and public finance
• Experience collaborating with multiple disciplines, including urban planners, urban designers, and infrastructure experts
Instructions:
See employer site for application details.
Other:
This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
