Murray W. Dodd

About Murray W. Dodd

With over three decades of professional engineering experience, I serve as Associate Vice President and Program Manager at AECOM, where I oversee a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program for the City of Chicago\'s Water Program. My work focuses on leading a team of professionals responsible for modernizing essential water infrastructure to ensure safe, sustainable, and reliable services for residents. Combining expertise in utility and engineering leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration, I drive strategic initiatives that address regulatory compliance, fiscal efficiency, and long-term capital planning. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Illinois, I am dedicated to fostering integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of urban water systems.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President and Program Manager

   AECOM

   Sep 2025 — Present · US

   As Program Manager for the City of Chicago’s Water Program, I lead large-scale initiatives to modernize and strengthen the city’s critical water infrastructure. My role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water services for millions of residents while balancing regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and long-term capital planning.Key responsibilities and achievements include:Program Leadership: Directing multi-billion-dollar capital improvement programs to upgrade water distribution systems, treatment facilities, and service reliability.Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinating across city departments, state and federal regulators, engineering teams, and community stakeholders to ensure program success.Financial & Operational Oversight: Managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics to maximize return on investment and maintain accountability.Innovation & Sustainability: Driving initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance water quality, and align with long-term environmental goals.Team Development: Leading cross-functional teams of engineers, contractors, and city staff to deliver projects on time and with measurable impact.This role allows me to merge technical expertise, program management skills, and community service; helping shape the future of Chicago’s water system and ensuring safe, clean water for generations to come.

Education

• Clemson University

  Masters, Business Administration

  2003 — 2006

• Clemson University

  BS, Civil Engineering

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Team Building
• Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment
• Land Development
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Awareness
• Operations Management
• Inspection
• Project Estimation
• Construction
• Sewer
• Leadership
• Stormwater Management
• Drainage
• Contract Management
• Microsoft Office
• Budgets
• Water Quality
• Sustainability
• Surveying
• New Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Autocad
• Project Planning
• Water Treatment
• Project Management
• Water Distribution
• Water Supply
• Water
• Construction Management
• Water Resources
• Public Speaking
• Contract Negotiation