Environmental Remediation Project Manager

AECOM•Orange, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. AECOM has a unique opportunity for a Project Manager to build upon their technical and management skills within our Environmental business line. This role can be based in one of our AECOM offices in Southern California (LA, San Diego, Orange, Long Beach) or Charleston, SC. For the right candidate, remote options may be considered. Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the performance of a group of projects/portfolios to assure the achievement of internal and client-facing KPIs and project goals. The position requires an especially accomplished individual to interface with clients, lead and support business development opportunities, and lead/influence solutions and strategies for a portfolio of remediation sites. Applicants with verifiable experience in technical roles performing and managing investigation/cleanup of contaminants of concern are highly preferred.

Requirements

BA/BS within any Engineering, Business, Environmental Science Fields of study, and (4) four years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Ability to travel for on-site meetings and to develop client relationships
Valid Driver's License, subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening as well as background check
US citizenship or permanent residency is required

Nice To Haves

10+ years overall professional experience
PG or PE preferred
Verifiable experience in prominent roles performing and managing investigation/remediation of chemical / industrial / refining sites
Previous leadership and/or management experience, acting as a Lead People manager for other staff members
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
Master's Degree a plus in Geology, Engineering, Science or related field
Excellent client management skills
Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Superior communication skills (writing, editing, and reporting) for a wide variety of audiences
Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery
Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders
Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective
Excellent business analytics and organizational skills preferable
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong understanding and has led professional teams in executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Risk Assessment, and Treatability Studies

Responsibilities

Manages projects, directs data analysis and reporting for specific environmental project tasks and guide site remediation strategies bringing sites to closure
Collaborates and participate in technical discussions with project team members
Adheres to AECOM’s Quality Management System (QMS) in execution of projects and portfolios
Interacts with various state agencies to develop favorable risk-based remediation goals
Develops and maintains communication channels with clients, stake holders, and internal project teams
Develops and formulate solutions to client problems/issues
Participates in project reviews of major program/project dashboards/deep dives to identify issues and improve performance
Embraces workflow optimization and adoption of digital tools
Actively integrates global resources into project delivery and manages the change associated with this transition
Organically grow current portfolios through exceptional project delivery and client relationships
Drive business performance and the attainment and exceedance of internal KPIs
Assist Program Manager to maintain departmental compliance with Business Line Pricing guidance and DOA approval framework
Assist Program Manager to ensure the accuracy of the department’s sales pipeline data
Participate in proposal development to support business growth
Acts as a point of escalation for project issues and makes recommendations to improve performance (e.g., addressing project resourcing gaps, supporting technical issues, resolving invoicing and cash collection challenges, addressing subconsultant and vendor concerns)
Builds, maintains, and facilitates trusting relationships with key contacts across the depth and breadth of client organizations
Directs and coordinates work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
Promotes health and safety stewardship, including performing local field visit