Environmental Project Manager

AECOM • Houston, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Remediation Project Manager to support and expand its remediation practice in Texas. In this hybrid office-and-remote role, the employee will work with Remediation Department Managers and technical leaders on strategic client accounts throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast. The position combines internal leadership and client-facing responsibilities, technical work in site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance, and project management, business development, and team leadership. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least four years of relevant environmental remediation experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, pass a background check, and hold a valid U.S. driver's license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle records check. AECOM requires newly hired employees to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and at least four years of relevant environmental remediation experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle records check under company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to remediation projects.
• Ten years of experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
• Three years of project management experience, including responsibility for project financial performance.
• Strong experience with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Railroad Commission (RRC) regulatory programs, including corrective action, site assessment, remediation, and closure activities.
• Familiarity with digital tools used to enhance project delivery.
• Experience with Gulf Coast state environmental regulatory agencies and permitting programs.
• Professional licensure or certification, such as PE, PG, PMP, or another relevant environmental or remediation certification.
• Demonstrated success managing environmental projects for industrial, petroleum, manufacturing, energy, federal, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Track record of developing and maintaining client relationships and driving business development in the Gulf Coast environmental market.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, editing, and reporting skills for varied audiences.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships to support repeat business and growth.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, cost estimating, client presentations, and strategic account planning.
• Lead and oversee work plans, technical reports, and environmental investigation and remediation studies.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, technical specialists, and project teams to deliver assignments within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Incorporate client requirements into project execution, including contract terms, change management, financial metrics, and performance KPIs.
• Use client and AECOM project management tools to track schedules, budgets, project performance, and assignment finances.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while proactively managing risks and financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources to achieve project outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level staff, supporting professional development and technical excellence.
• Work with regional leadership on strategic growth initiatives across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
• Apply technical expertise in site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level