Environmental Remediation Area Manager

AECOM•Indianapolis, IN

4d•$131,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Area Manager focused on Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation. The Area Manager oversees the performance of a group of major programs and/or projects to achieve internal and client-facing key performance indicators (KPIs), while also performing billable work. The position may be based at AECOM offices in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, or Missouri; the posting identifies the work location model as remote. The role covers operational performance, project delivery, people management, and business development. It includes managing financial forecasting and working capital, maintaining project and pipeline information, driving quality and consistent project management practices, addressing project and client issues, and leading improvements in program performance. The Area Manager shares people-management responsibilities for approximately 125 department staff, develops project managers and team members, supports succession planning and recruiting, and works with business and client leadership to grow profitable backlog and lead key pursuits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of related experience, including at least 8 years in operations management, profit and loss, and staff management.
Strong knowledge and track record in environmental/remediation consulting, including risk-based strategic asset management and advocacy across multiple state jurisdictions.
Experience as a people manager and team builder.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
Excellent active listening skills.
Ability to influence others and work toward a common vision or goal.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in ambiguous situations.
Resilient and tenacious, with a propensity to persevere.
Collaborative team player able to work with and through others.
Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.

Responsibilities

Act as an escalation point for project issues and recommend improvements, including addressing resourcing gaps, technical issues, invoice and cash collection challenges, and subconsultant or vendor concerns.
Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting and performance in support of business leadership.
Monitor cash flow, including unbilled work, billed accounts receivable, and days sales outstanding, to support working capital performance.
Drive consistent project management practices aligned with AECOM Project Delivery System and Quality Management System requirements.
Ensure the accuracy of department workload planning status and Salesforce pipeline and detailed forecast information.
Maintain departmental compliance with pricing guidance and the Delegation of Authority risk approval framework.
Drive program performance to meet or exceed client satisfaction measures and KPIs.
Work with business leadership on governance and risk issues, identifying and addressing risk-management triggers proactively.
Develop solutions to client problems and participate in major program and project reviews to identify issues and improve performance.
Promote adoption of digital tools and integrate international Enterprise Capabilities into project delivery.
Manage high-quality client projects and develop ideas for program and process improvement.
Share people-management responsibilities for approximately 125 department staff.
Build and maintain relationships across a diverse, multi-sector client portfolio and serve as a focal point for major issue resolution.
Provide feedback to Project Managers, develop succession plans, advise on recruiting, and ensure employees are trained and mentored.
Coach project managers and team members on business performance and internal KPIs, and evaluate Project Manager performance.
Collaborate with Client Account Managers, Practice Area Leaders, and Business Line Leadership to grow profitable backlog and support financial success.
Develop budgets for business development portfolio management, tracking wins and bookings, and project oversight.
Lead capture strategies for key pursuits and major projects to improve capture rates and grow the business and its technical capabilities.