Senior Environmental Project Manager - 6 years minimum experience
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager for its Cincinnati, Ohio office. This hybrid office-and-remote role supports environmental justice, remediation, Brownfields, and other environmental projects. The position manages project delivery, staff and subcontractors, client and stakeholder engagement, business development, technical quality, and financial performance. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively, lead diverse teams, and maintain a strong focus on health and safety, detail, and clear communication. The role oversees projects from initiation through closeout, including defining scope and objectives, establishing project policies, managing schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and quality control, and providing updates to stakeholders. It includes technical oversight of site investigation and remediation work; management of complex clients and project portfolios; and responsibility for planned profit margins. The position also leads and mentors professional staff, coordinates with project administration and controls functions, supports business development, and serves as a liaison between local AECOM staff and clients. AECOM requires newly hired employees to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. The company describes the position as hybrid and notes that flexible work options may be among its benefits, depending on employment status.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field, and at least 6 years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
- Must pass a background check.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check under company policy.
- Experience managing diverse teams and engaging regulators and clients on complex sites.
- Strong focus on health and safety; attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- 10 or more years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development.
- Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist license in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, or Ohio.
- Experience working with state regulatory agencies in the states listed for licensure.
- Experience managing teams and scheduling staff and resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Business development experience.
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including 8-hour Supervisor training.
- PMP certification.
- Experience negotiating with regulators and stakeholders.
- Experience successfully managing environmental projects for different types of clients.
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
- Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for varied audiences.
- Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects overall and assist in establishing project-specific objectives and policies.
- Apply knowledge of site investigation and remediation techniques to develop solutions for clients.
- Engage existing and potential clients to explain AECOM services and expand services provided.
- Oversee project portfolio delivery in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
- Provide technical oversight and quality control.
- Define project scope and objectives and supervise all project phases from beginning through closeout.
- Forecast and manage resource needs effectively.
- Direct project managers in identifying risk and uncertainty and developing mitigation plans.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders on strategy, adjustments, and progress.
- Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks; manage complex clients and projects; and deliver planned profit margins.
- Lead teams executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Risk Assessments, and Treatability Studies.
- Supervise senior engineers, geologists, scientists, and project managers overseeing multiple projects.
- Coordinate with project administration, project controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating, billing, accounting, finance, and procurement representatives.
- Mentor staff on expanding service opportunities with existing and new clients.
- Provide management and guidance to local AECOM environmental staff, promote company and project policies, and act as a primary liaison with clients.
- Support business development for the Cincinnati office.
- Manage AECOM staff and subcontractors, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and communication, and financial management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Award-winning training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
