Environmental Permitting Dept Manager - Transportation

AECOM • Bloomfield, NJ

115d • $175,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Environmental Department Manager will be entrusted with the following critical responsibilities: Lead a specialized team of environmental scientists, engineers, and permit specialists focused on NJ-transportation projects for agencies such as NJDEP, NJHPO, and other approval bodies. Manage consulting projects, ensuring strict adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Implement and utilize AECOM's project management systems and software. Oversee field and data collection efforts, guaranteeing accuracy and regulatory compliance. Provide expert support for design-bid-build and design-build projects. Conduct essential client visits and field activities, including after-hours meetings as required. Prepare and oversee regulatory permit applications, including wetland delineations and land use permitting. Develop and rigorously review technical work products, including environmental documents and technical studies. Ensure all projects meet or exceed New Jersey Transportation client requirements. Uphold and enforce high-quality work standards and promote a robust Health & Safety culture. Maintain current knowledge of industry trends to ensure organizational competitiveness. Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level staff, fostering their professional development. Coordinate and manage interdisciplinary teams across local and regional offices. Strategically select, train, and develop technical personnel to enhance team capabilities. Spearhead and support critical business development activities, including proposal development and client management. Collaborate effectively with local and national business leaders to drive organizational growth and success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or an Earth Science-related field or relevant degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Transit or transportation experience.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of industry experience, preferably delivering New Jersey transportation projects for agencies (NJTA, NJDOT, NJ TRANSIT, AMTRAK, SJTA).
• Master's degree is beneficial.
• Strong client relationship-building skills.
• Existing, mature, and tested Client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written (writing sample required).
• Strong leadership skills.
• Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Experience with linear development projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized team of environmental scientists, engineers, and permit specialists focused on NJ-transportation projects.
• Manage consulting projects, ensuring strict adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Implement and utilize AECOM's project management systems and software.
• Oversee field and data collection efforts, guaranteeing accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert support for design-bid-build and design-build projects.
• Conduct essential client visits and field activities, including after-hours meetings as required.
• Prepare and oversee regulatory permit applications, including wetland delineations and land use permitting.
• Develop and rigorously review technical work products, including environmental documents and technical studies.
• Ensure all projects meet or exceed New Jersey Transportation client requirements.
• Uphold and enforce high-quality work standards and promote a robust Health & Safety culture.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends to ensure organizational competitiveness.
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level staff, fostering their professional development.
• Coordinate and manage interdisciplinary teams across local and regional offices.
• Strategically select, train, and develop technical personnel to enhance team capabilities.
• Spearhead and support critical business development activities, including proposal development and client management.
• Collaborate effectively with local and national business leaders to drive organizational growth and success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree