Job Description

About People + Place Advisory

People + Place Advisory (PPA) is a strategic consultancy within AECOM focused on creating places that drive organizational performance and enhance human wellbeing. With a 50-year legacy optimizing the relationship between people, place, and performance. We are a multi-disciplinary team of strategists who bring an evidence-based and user-centered design approach to our clients’ challenges, helping them elevate the experience of their spaces. PPA generates innovative solutions for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local and national governments.

About the role

As a Strategy Consultant, you will contribute to multiple strategy and design projects under the guidance of project managers, project leads, and senior consultants. You may:

• Support space programming and planning by attending interviews and developing program reports
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data gathered from multiple sources and assist in developing findings into meaningful insights
• Develop visuals, infographics, and conceptual illustrations for reports and presentations
• Assist in the creation and facilitation of stakeholder workshops, collect primary and secondary user research, and conduct other data collection.
• Support and contribute to organizational change management engagements
• Conduct and analyze on-line surveys

As part of our U.S.-based strategy studio, you will also contribute to internal initiatives such as team meetings, knowledge-sharing, and practice-building efforts.

While our clients span a wide range of industries and space types, a good portion of our focus is on workplace strategy for federal clients. Most work will be performed from your local AECOM office and/or virtually, with travel up to 15% of the time (primarily within the U.S., with some global opportunities).

This position is tied to one of PPA’s primary studio locations, New York, Boston, Washington D.C., or Los Angeles and follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office collaboration.

This role is a strong fit if you are:

• Passionate about improving occupant experiences through the built environment
• A clear communicator across writing, speaking, and visual storytelling
• Eager to stay current on industry trends and learn new tools and methods
• Able to work on multiple projects with the support of teammates and managers
• A thoughtful, analytical thinker who enjoys sharing ideas and synthesizing complex information into actionable insights
• Dedicated to collaboration, client service, and delivering high-quality work with a positive impact

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in a field related to strategy development (e.g., workplace strategy, interior design, architecture, planning, real estate, sociology, anthropology, or organizational behavior) plus two years of related experience
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space planning and programming, design strategy.
• Experience with data analysis (qualitative and quantitative excel-based data)
• Familiarity with organizational change management
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Visual communication skills, particularly in infographics and conceptual illustrations
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Virtual collaboration platforms, such as Miro and Mural
• Data analytics and visualization programs, such as PowerBI and Tableau
• AI software applications or platforms

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

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 2024. 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.