Environmental Project Manager – Professional Geologist

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented experienced Environmental Project Manager for immediate employment in our Oakland, California office. Imagine making a positive impact in your community while working on rewarding projects, such as environmental justice, remediation, or Brownfields projects. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals around the globe.

In this role (Environmental Project Manager), you will be responsible for managing AECOM staff, subcontractors, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and communication, and financial management of the projects you manage. A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or related field is required. Minimum 4 years of experience in Environmental Project Management relative to site investigation and remediation projects is required. Relocation to the Oakland area is required for this position, as it is not a remote position.

Responsibilities for this position may include the following:

• Understand site investigation and remediation techniques to drive solutions for our clients.

• Utilizes existing technologies and past experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems.

• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

• Mentor staff including those aspiring to be project managers.

• Supervise the performance of senior level engineers, geologist, and scientists, as well as project administration, projects controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.

• Determine and define project scope and objectives. Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.

• Familiar with project invoicing and cash flow management.

• Manages all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).

• Analyzes financial statements and completes budget tracking.

• Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to area manager.

• Predict resource needs and manage resources effectively.

• Provide technical oversight and quality control.

• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.

• Monitor project performance to identify areas for improvement.

• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education

• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed in the State of California (Professional Engineer or Geologist) or ability to open license within 12 months of hire.

• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.

• Interest in business development.

• Have led teams of professionals in executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Risk Assessment stability Studies in support of Federal environmental projects.

Additional Information

Compensation

Exempt Position: The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position $87,000 – $140,000

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10094340

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid