Environmental Project Manager

AECOM•Kenova, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Remediation Project Manager to join its Environmental Remediation team in Kenova, West Virginia. The role leads environmental remediation, assessment, and oil and gas projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. It applies technical expertise to environmental challenges such as remediation, groundwater contamination, soil treatment, waste management, and environmental compliance at oil and gas facilities, refineries, and industrial sites. The position develops and maintains relationships with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders, providing excellent customer service and timely project updates. It leads a local office team, including mentoring and supporting the career development of junior engineers, geologists, and project staff. The role also supports business development through opportunity identification, proposal development, contract negotiations, and client presentations. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; sponsorship is unavailable. A valid driver's license and successful MVR check, drug and alcohol testing, and background check are required. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing and a background check.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development.
Professional Engineer or Geologist license in West Virginia or nearby states.
Experience working with state regulatory agencies in West Virginia or surrounding states.
Experience managing teams and scheduling staff and resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Proven business development experience.
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including 8-hour Supervisor training.
PMP certification.
Experience negotiating with regulators and stakeholders.
Demonstrated success managing environmental projects for diverse client types.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
Strong communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for diverse audiences.
Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage environmental remediation, assessment, and oil and gas projects from initiation to completion.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Apply technical expertise to remediation, groundwater contamination, soil treatment, waste management, and environmental compliance for oil and gas facilities, refineries, and industrial sites.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, providing timely communication about project updates, risks, and outcomes.
Stay current with environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards and ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Manage and lead a team of professionals within the local office; mentor and support training and career development for junior engineers, geologists, and project staff.
Identify business development opportunities and assist with proposal development, contract negotiations, and client presentations.