Sr. Project Manager - Team Leader

AECOM•Houston, TX

13h•$120,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Area Manager and Senior Project Manager focused on Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation for its Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas geography. This dual-role position drives team performance while contributing to project execution and delivery. The Area Manager oversees major programs and projects to achieve internal and client-facing performance indicators. The preferred locations are Austin, Dallas, or Houston, Texas; the listed primary location is Austin, Texas, and the work model is hybrid. The role includes responsibilities across project delivery, people management, business development, and operations. It drives program and business performance, manages client projects, develops and mentors staff, leads pursuit strategies, supports financial forecasting and working capital performance, and ensures compliance with project delivery, quality, pricing, and risk-management practices. A bachelor's degree in a related technical field and at least eight years of experience are required, including a proven record in project management and business development. The successful candidate must pass a background check, hold a valid driver's license and pass an MVR check, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Sponsorship is not available. Compensation is $120,000–$155,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least eight years of experience in a technical discipline, with a proven track record in project management and business development.
Pass a background check.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status; sponsorship is unavailable now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Registered PE or PG in Texas and/or Louisiana.
15 or more years of related experience.
Broad site characterization and remediation experience across multiple market sectors.
Strong knowledge and track record in the environmental/remediation business, including risk-based strategic asset management and advocacy across multiple state jurisdictions while working for an environmental consultant.
Experience as a people manager and team builder.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate messages clearly to varied audiences.
Excellent active listening skills.
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
Flexible and adaptable, including comfort working in ambiguous situations.
Resilient and tenacious, with a propensity to persevere.
Collaborative team player able to work with and through others.
Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.

Responsibilities

Drive program performance to meet or exceed client satisfaction goals and KPIs.
Drive business performance and achievement of internal KPIs.
Work with business leadership on governance and risk issues, identifying and addressing risk-management triggers proactively.
Develop solutions to client problems and issues.
Participate in reviews of major program and project dashboards and deep dives to identify issues and improve performance.
Promote faster adoption of digital tools.
Integrate international Enterprise Capabilities into project delivery and work with business leadership to manage transitions.
Develop ideas for program and process improvement.
Directly engage in and manage high-quality client projects.
Share people-management responsibilities for approximately 50 department staff.
Serve as a focal point for major issue resolution and follow up promptly on concerns.
Provide feedback for Project Managers to support client satisfaction and their long-term growth.
Develop and implement team succession plans and advise on recruiting key staff.
Ensure project delivery employees are trained and mentored, including training future project managers.
Coach Project Managers and team members on business performance and internal KPIs, and implement processes with Project Managers.
Evaluate Project Managers’ individual performance within the department.
Collaborate with Client Account Managers, Practice Area Leaders, and Business Line Leadership to grow profitable backlog and ensure client-program financial success.
Develop budgets for business-development portfolio management, tracking and optimizing wins and bookings, and project oversight.
Lead capture strategies for key pursuits and major projects, supporting high capture rates and growth of the business and technical capabilities.
Act as an escalation point for project issues and recommend performance improvements, including resolving resourcing, technical, invoicing, cash collection, subconsultant, and vendor concerns.
Support business leadership in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting, including Pro Forma, Path to Plan, and Annual Plan.
Monitor cash flow, including unbilled amounts, billed accounts receivable, and days sales outstanding, to drive working-capital performance.
Drive consistent project management practices in alignment with AECOM Project Delivery System and Quality Management System requirements.
Maintain departmental compliance with West Region Environment Pricing guidance and the risk-management framework.
Ensure accuracy of departmental growth-pipeline data, Detailed Forecast data, and output reports.