Environmental Compliance Project Manager

AECOM•Houston, TX

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental Compliance Project Manager to join its EHS + Air practice as a seller–doer. The role supports federal, municipal, and private-sector clients with environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance needs. Based out of AECOM’s Houston, Texas office, the position is hybrid and combines technical delivery, client relationship management, business development, and project management. The successful candidate will lead and support environmental compliance programs, identify and win new work, shape client solutions, grow market presence, and deliver high-quality, defensible compliance services. The role includes leading compliance programs under federal, state, and local requirements; managing audits, regulatory applicability evaluations, permitting support, and corrective action planning; preparing technical reports and related documents; advising clients; and mentoring junior staff. The Project Manager will also develop business opportunities, support proposals and capture strategies, maintain client relationships, represent AECOM externally, and manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, performance, and workload. AECOM’s Environment Business Line provides access to a global technical practice network and multidisciplinary expertise. The company describes its environmental work as focused on technical excellence, science, innovative project delivery, and sustainable solutions. Relocation is not available. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
At least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, implementing environmental compliance programs, developing clients, and working directly with regulatory agencies in environmental consulting, industry, or a regulatory agency.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing client-facing technical documents.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related discipline.
10 or more years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, implementing environmental compliance programs, developing clients, and working directly with regulatory agencies.
Proven seller–doer experience, including client development, proposal support, and repeat work generation.
Established client relationships or market presence in regulated industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, energy, chemicals, or federal or state agencies.
Professional certifications such as PE, CHMM, CEA, or similar.
Experience supporting ESG, sustainability, or emerging regulatory initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support environmental compliance programs under federal, state, and local requirements, including CAA, CWA, RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, and state analogs.
Conduct and manage environmental compliance audits, regulatory applicability evaluations, permitting support, and corrective action planning.
Prepare technical deliverables, including compliance reports, permit applications, regulatory analyses, and agency correspondence.
Advise clients by translating regulatory requirements into practical, implementable solutions.
Provide quality control and mentoring for junior staff on compliance projects.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and new client accounts.
Collaborate with market leaders and project managers to develop capture strategies, scopes of work, and pricing.
Lead or support proposal development, including technical approaches, staffing plans, and cost estimates.
Build and maintain client relationships through trusted-advisor work, repeat business, and cross-selling services.
Represent AECOM in client meetings, industry conferences, and professional organizations.
Serve as Project Manager or Task Lead for environmental compliance projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated compliance and environmental solutions.
Track project performance and support financial management, including forecasting and workload planning.