Envrionmental Project Manager III - Remediation Focus

AECOM•Chicago, IL

7h•$102,000 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for its Chicago, Illinois office. This hybrid office-and-remote position focuses on environmental justice, remediation, and Brownfields projects. The role calls for experience with regulatory and client engagement on complex sites, investigation and remediation projects, and a strong focus on health and safety. The successful candidate will support business development for the Chicago office, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and communication, and financial management while working independently and collaborating with a high-performance team. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project management, including defining project scope and objectives, managing projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing technical delivery and quality control, and ensuring work meets design, budget, and schedule requirements. The role includes managing resources, risks, clients, and project portfolios; communicating regular updates to stakeholders; engaging with existing and potential clients; and delivering planned profit margins. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may vary by employment status. The position requires in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field, and at least 4 years of experience; demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education is acceptable.
Must be a US citizen or US permanent resident.
Must pass a background check.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development.
Professional Engineer or Geologist license in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, or Ohio.
Experience working with state regulatory agencies in the states listed for licensure.
Experience scheduling resources to support on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Business development experience.
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including 8-hour Supervisor training.
PMP certification.
Experience negotiating with regulators and stakeholders.
Experience successfully managing environmental projects for various types of clients.
Strong organizational skills and superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.

Responsibilities

Manage projects overall and help establish project-specific objectives and policies.
Apply understanding of site investigation and remediation techniques to develop solutions for clients.
Interact with existing and potential clients to explain AECOM’s capabilities and expand services.
Ensure project portfolios are delivered in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
Provide technical oversight and quality control.
Define project scope and objectives.
Manage all project phases, from beginning through closeout.
Anticipate resource needs and manage resources effectively.
Make project decisions and identify risks and uncertainties, developing plans to mitigate or eliminate them.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on strategy, adjustments, and progress.
Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.
Manage complex clients and projects.
Consistently deliver planned profit margins.
Support Chicago office business development, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and communication, and financial management.