Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager, Transportation focused

AECOM • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting team is growing in Northern California! We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager - Transportation focused candidate to join our team. This hybrid role can be based out of our Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco or San Jose, CA offices. AECOM is seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to manage tasks on environmental planning and compliance projects, successfully interface with clients, apply sound business development strategies, and prepare proposals and deliverables that respond to our clients’ needs. The successful candidate would join our multi-disciplinary team to engage with our expanding pool of public and private sector clients, manage task orders within large environmental planning programs, and coordinate with our team and subcontractors to complete environmental compliance processes and documentation. The candidate will primarily lead environmental clearance and compliance work on roadway transportation and other infrastructure projects. Work will include interaction with senior project managers and task leaders; client staff; and representatives from cities, counties, and local, regional, state, and federal agencies. May serve as a project manager, deputy project manager, task manager, or technical specialist depending on the project assignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 6+ years relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance and expertise in preparing and overseeing the environmental planning and permitting efforts associated with transportation infrastructure.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of relevant environmental planning and compliance experience.
• Experience successfully coordinating and managing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and technical studies for Caltrans projects.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and project management experience in the area of technical report writing related to CEQA/NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (federal, state, local) permitting documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage projects and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients.
• Experienced in environmental compliance, permitting, and agency consultations.
• Experience in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance work and support the development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
• Project oversight, authority and accountability. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Manage subconsultants and technical staff.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop work programs designed to provide innovative and progressive project solutions.
• Prepare effective technical and cost proposals and take an active role in the development of new business with new and existing clients.
• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Provide leadership in mentoring personnel.

Benefits

• 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, employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees