AECOM is seeking a Part Time Casual Economist II to join our Chicago office. The selected candidate will join the Buildings + Places (B+P) Consulting practice which brings together planners, architects, engineers, economists, and advisors to create city-shaping plans and strategies that tackle major policy, design, and social challenges around how cities and regional agencies serve their constituents.The B+P Consulting team helps clients understand market demand, identify industry sectors and clusters positioned for growth, and clarify economic and demographic disparities. We focus on evaluating the impact of pre-existing structural challenges that hold back regional economic performance across sectors such as tourism, green jobs, and advanced manufacturing, while also assessing strategies for industry, workforce, funding and financing, housing and real estate.Job Summary/Responsibilities • 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 who continues to develop skills and areas of expertise.  • Handles many different types of projects and work due to a strong generalist background.  • Has a good understanding of responsibilities and workflow.  • May be responsible for aspects of project or have significant technical role but is not yet lead in these areas; final authority usually rests with a more senior staff member.  • Possesses excellent technical skills and strong personal initiative.  • Work reflects high quality and standards, innovation and creativity; develops solutions for client projects.  • Continues to develop supervisory skills and may be asked to provide guidance to more junior staff.

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Economist II

AECOM&nbsp;is seeking a Part Time Casual Economist II to join our Chicago office. The selected candidate will join the Buildings + Places (B+P) Consulting practice which brings together planners, architects, engineers, economists, and advisors to create city-shaping plans and strategies that tackle major policy, design, and social challenges around how cities and regional agencies serve their constituents.The B+P Consulting team helps clients understand market demand, identify industry sectors and clusters positioned for growth, and clarify economic and demographic disparities. We focus on evaluating the impact of pre-existing structural challenges that hold back regional economic performance across sectors such as tourism, green jobs, and advanced manufacturing, while also assessing strategies for industry, workforce, funding and financing, housing and real estate.Job Summary/Responsibilities • 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.&nbsp; • May draft and prepare reports based on project outcomes.&nbsp; • Experienced professional who continues to develop skills and areas of expertise.&nbsp; • Handles many different types of projects and work due to a strong generalist background.&nbsp; • Has a good understanding of responsibilities and workflow.&nbsp; • May be responsible for aspects of project or have significant technical role but is not yet lead in these areas; final authority usually rests with a more senior staff member.&nbsp; • Possesses excellent technical skills and strong personal initiative.&nbsp; • Work reflects high quality and standards, innovation and creativity; develops solutions for client projects.&nbsp; • Continues to develop supervisory skills and may be asked to provide guidance to more junior staff.

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