Lead Environmental Inspector/Manager

AECOM • San Diego, CA

10h • Remote

About The Position

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Lead Environmental Inspector/Manager to join our Southern California Natural Resources Group in San Diego, CA. This is a part-time, on-call (as needed) position. Candidates may work remotely and occasional out of town travel is required. The primary focus of this role is monitoring and coordinating environmental compliance for construction projects throughout the Southern California region. A strong background in wildlife biology and/or botany with knowledge of Southern California species is desired. Primary duties include providing oversight of construction to ensure environmental compliance and preparing required reports and documentation. Other duties may include being a primary author on complex technical documents for large-scale projects, analyzing historical studies and data, synthesizing compiled datasets, collaborating with a large team of technical experts, and providing project management support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental Science, environmental engineering, land use planning, or a related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as an environmental compliance manager and/or inspector on utility projects involving regulatory compliance, preconstruction surveys, and construction monitoring for a variety of environmental resources.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of this role, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior consulting experience preferred, particularly with southern California utilities clients is highly desired.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience preparing preconstruction and post construction reports and deliverables.
• Experience as a task lead.
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Familiar with the agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species and hydrologic resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both clients and internal staff.
• Experience as a lead reviewer of technical reports.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Good organizational skills and a strong detail-oriented work style.
• Experience as a field or technical lead, providing oversight and guidance to junior and mid-level technical staff.
• Prior experience in environmental consulting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance monitoring teams, including coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction contractors and conducting worker environmental awareness programs.
• Supports Environmental Compliance Manager on multiple projects; including review and interpretation of project plans and permits; staffing surveyors, monitors, and technical experts; and compliance coordination with clients, contractors, and resource agencies.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal staff on complex projects involving biological, cultural, and paleontological resource protection; species surveys; environmental permitting; mitigation, noise abatement, hazardous materials, and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Prepare and provide senior review of technical memorandums, environmental permitting documents, and other technical reports.
• Perform assignments requiring interpretation and application of federal, State, and local environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, BLM, CDFW, RWQCB, and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, CFGC, CWA and CCA), as well as knowledge of regional conservation planning and apply to assigned tasks.
• Lead wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping.
• Conduct special-status species surveys.
• Support restoration planning and design.
• Perform other related duties assigned, such as coordination with team members, scheduling of work, etc.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.
• Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
• Ability to independently manage projects or tasks and/or oversee project teams.
• Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS); manage, interpret, and analyze data.
• Support business development efforts in technical field.
• Provide survey Construction Lead support as needed.
• Conduct monitoring and survey fieldwork as part of a team and/or alone in diverse environments, which can include rugged terrain.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees