Project Manager - Environmental Remediation

AECOM•Germantown, MD

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead investigation and remediation projects, primarily for U.S. Federal clients, with a focus on firm-fixed-price (FFP) and cost-plus fixed fee (CPFF) contracts. The role manages projects and major tasks across AECOM operations, coordinating staff, clients, subcontractors, and subject matter experts from project inception through completion. The Project Manager is accountable for delivering work on time, within authorized scope and budget, and in accordance with quality and safety requirements. The position is full-time and based in AECOM’s Germantown, Maryland office, with a hybrid telecommute and in-office arrangement. The role requires strong written and spoken communication, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to present professionally to clients, regulators, and the public. The Project Manager generally works independently, with guidance on specific assignments and supervisory approval for proposed project plans. The position may include supervision of junior- and mid-level engineers and scientists, as well as project administration, controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and procurement staff. The employee must obtain AECOM Project Management Certification within one year of onboarding.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and at least 4 years of relevant Project Manager experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Excellent written and spoken communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, with 5 years of environmental project experience, including firm-fixed-price investigation projects.
Demonstrated experience with FFP and CPFF remediation, as well as CERCLA projects.
Demonstrated experience with PFAS site investigation, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, or remedial actions.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
Ability to travel nationwide up to approximately 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

Obtain AECOM Project Management Certification within one year of onboarding.
Collaborate with project teams and management to develop strategies and plans.
Serve as the primary client point of contact on a variety of projects.
Manage and administer projects, helping establish project-specific objectives and policies.
Support federal proposals, including development of technical approaches and costs.
Provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers, enforce company and project policies, and maintain close client communication.
Ensure project work is conducted in accordance with design, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
Engage subject matter experts when needed.
May supervise junior- and mid-level engineers and scientists, and staff in project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and procurement.