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AECOM has selected Jill Hudkins as CEO of its new global Water & Environment Advisory business line, according to a Sept. 30 press release from the Dallas-based construction giant. The global Water & Environment Advisory business line will manage complex water and environmental projects, according to the statement.
Jill Hudkins
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The new business expands AECOM capabilities in high-growth areas such as advanced digital asset management and automation for water, environmental permitting, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remediation and emerging opportunities for water solutions in high-tech environments, according to the release. In previous earnings calls, company leaders cited booming demand rainwater waste water management and treatment services, as well as PFAS repair.
“I am thrilled to join AECOM, partnering with an incredible team to further expand our industry-leading environmental and water practices with a strong commitment to collaboration and accelerating innovation,” he Hudkins said in an email to Construction Dive.
“As customer demand for a trusted strategic partner grows, we will focus on creating partner value and optimizing performance earlier in the project lifecycle, helping customers address their multi-dimensional water challenges and environment with innovative, high-impact solutions that deliver lasting global impact.”
Most recently, Hudkins served as a strategic advisor for civil engineering firm Tetra Tech in Pasadena, Calif., where she worked for 23 years, according to her LinkedIn profile. During his tenure, he led the advancement of digital applications and data analytics across its global water, environment and sustainable infrastructure operations, including Tetra Tech’s digital water practice, according to the release.
Hudkins earned his master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from Duke University.
