Project Manager - Environmental Remediation

AECOM•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Project Manager to support its Environmental business line from its Austin, Texas office, primarily overseeing Federal environmental remediation projects. The role manages complex environmental work, directs professional and technical staff, and applies scientific principles and existing technologies to develop solutions. The Project Manager conducts and interprets analyses, compares findings with relevant studies and regulations, and ensures compliance. The position also involves managing invoicing, cash flow, budgets, project studies, work plans, schedules, and staff performance, with periodic reporting to an area manager. The role includes leading teams through phases of Federal environmental projects, supervising junior and mid-level staff, reviewing work, and providing feedback. Occasional overnight travel is required. Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check are also required. New hires must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

BA/BS in Geology, Engineering, or a related field, with more than 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Strong organization and verbal and written communication skills.
Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
Experience managing teams and scheduling staff and resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Nice To Haves

Professional license or certification such as PE, PG, PMP, CHMM, or similar.
10 or more years of environmental remediation project management experience involving soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, PFAS, or munitions.
Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.
Experience successfully managing environmental projects for Federal clients such as USACE, AFCEC, or the Navy.
Thorough working knowledge of RCRA and CERCLA.
Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
Interest in business development.
Experience leading teams executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Risk Assessments, Treatability Studies, Remedial Design, and Remedial Action Construction in support of Federal environmental projects.

Responsibilities

Oversee Federal environmental remediation projects.
Manage project invoicing, cash flow, financial statements, and budget tracking.
Manage and direct professional and technical staff on complex environmental projects.
Lead teams using advanced scientific principles, theories, and practices.
Develop technical solutions to complex problems using existing technologies and experience.
Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings with relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Perform work with minimal direction and report periodically to the area manager.
Oversee preparation of work plans and organize project studies.
Complete complex assignments, developing unique solutions with support from the project team.
Supervise junior and mid-level staff during all phases of project work.
Review work and provide staff feedback for continued improvement.
Manage project teams, schedules, staff, and resources to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
Prepare proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
Lead teams executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Risk Assessments, Treatability Studies, Remedial Design, and Remedial Action Construction for Federal environmental projects.