Senior NEPA Compliance Project Manager

AECOM • Anchorage, AK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an experienced Senior NEPA Compliance Project Manager for its Environmental Planning Group. The role primarily focuses on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, equivalent state-level reviews, and environmental permitting. It is a hybrid position, ideally based in AECOM’s Anchorage, Alaska office, though candidates in other locations may be considered.

The project manager will lead environmental compliance and permitting projects, including complex studies for natural-resource development, land-use planning, environmental management, mining, Department of Defense infrastructure and planning, and other federal clients. The role involves managing projects and teams, overseeing staff, maintaining quality assurance and control, communicating with clients and stakeholders, and preparing technical assessments and environmental documents. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively across disciplines, and may contribute to client relationships, business development, and proposal development.

AECOM’s Environment Business Line offers access to a global technical practice network and opportunities to work on environmental projects across many sectors and geographies. The company describes its work as focused on innovative, sustainable solutions and offers a Freedom to Grow initiative to support employees’ professional paths. Relocation is not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, planning, economics, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including relevant NEPA compliance and environmental permitting experience.
• 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.
• Excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of relevant experience with NEPA compliance, environmental permitting, technical report writing, and project management.
• Knowledge of federal environmental laws and implementing regulations, including NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Knowledge of current issues and projects involving the Bureau of Land Management, Reclamation, Forest Service, Department of Defense/War, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Experience planning for or managing land-use planning, mineral and other natural-resource development, and infrastructure projects.
• Technical expertise in the social, environmental, or physical sciences and experience contributing to complex environmental studies for natural-resource development, land-use planning, and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to develop solutions that achieve their goals.
• Manage projects, including coordination with clients, technical staff, and subconsultants.
• Serve as project manager on large environmental permitting and compliance projects, particularly high-profile mining, Department of Defense infrastructure and planning projects, and similar projects for other federal clients.
• Oversee the work of early-career staff and mentor others.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, prepare proposals, and formulate proposal cost estimates.
• Attend or present at project and public meetings; help prepare meeting materials and compile meeting results, including presentations and other materials.
• Participate in relevant professional associations and industry events.
• Interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Manage and prepare federal and state environmental documents and manage permitting activities.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and write technical assessments related to NEPA compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior