Project Manager - Environmental Remediation

AECOM•Germantown, MD

1d•$110,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead investigation and remediation projects, primarily for U.S. Federal clients and under firm-fixed-price (FFP) and cost-plus fixed fee (CPFF) contracts. The role involves projects across multiple AECOM operations and coordinating with subject matter experts and different disciplines. It is a full-time hybrid position based in AECOM’s Germantown, Maryland office, combining telecommuting with in-office attendance. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and controls projects and major tasks from inception to completion. The role is accountable for completing work on time, within authorized scope and budget, and in accordance with quality and safety requirements. Responsibilities include working with staff, clients, and subcontractors; setting project objectives and policies; managing client relationships; and providing technical direction and guidance. The position requires strong written and spoken communication, organization, time management, and effectiveness in a team-oriented environment. The Project Manager generally works independently, with guidance on specific assignments and complex matters, and may supervise junior or mid-level engineers and scientists, as well as project administration, controls, scheduling, cost, estimating, and procurement personnel.

Requirements

BA/BS degree plus 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.
Strong written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to deliver polished presentations to clients, regulators, and the public.
Strong 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 and 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.
Provide overall management and administration of projects, helping establish project-specific objectives and policies.
Support federal proposals, including development of technical approaches and costing.
Provide technical direction and guidance to subordinate managers; enforce company and project policies; maintain close client interface; and ensure projects meet design, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
Manage projects and major tasks from inception to completion, ensuring they remain within authorized scope and budget and are completed on time.
Engage subject matter experts when needed and seek supervisory approval for proposed plans on projects.
May supervise junior or mid-level engineers and scientists, and project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, and procurement representatives.