Environmental Project Manager - Engineering or Scientific background preferred

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Senior Environmental Project Manager for immediate employment in Portland, OR. Imagine making a positive impact in your community while working on rewarding projects in site assessment and remediation, such as CERCLA/RCRA, environmental justice, and Brownfields for clients in chemical and industrial, oil and gas, and/or local and state government.

This is a client facing role and you will be working not only with AECOM’s clients, but with a close-knit local team connected across AECOM globally to bring the best resources to your projects. In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects and AECOM staff, client and stakeholder engagement, and support of business development activities.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Manages more complex clients and environmental site assessment and remediation projects. Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
• Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business.
• Applies advanced understanding of environmental site assessment and remediation concepts, industry knowledge, and technical capabilities.
• Works independently with latitude to determine work priorities and receives guidance on overall project objectives.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments and work priorities. Uses judgment outside of defined parameters and procedures to make decisions.
• Conveys complex or sensitive information, topics and concepts with AECOM staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Supervises and directs staff and/or Project Managers and provides structured guidance and training to develop team capabilities.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to grow AECOM’s environmental remediation services.
• Leverage an existing book of clients and industry relationships to identify and secure new project opportunities.
• Maintain and expand client relationships in government, energy, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and service agreement structuring.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create customized, client-focused solutions.
• Drive cross-business collaboration to expand AECOM’s integrated service offerings.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and market opportunities to position AECOM competitively.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BS in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field AND 6+ years of experience OR a demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.  
• Successful candidates will have to pass a background check and Motor Vehicle Records check.  
• Due to the nature of the role, US Citizenship is required.  

Preferred Requirements

• Washington Professional Engineer or Geologist
• 6 plus years of Project management experience in site assessment and remediation projects.
• Experience with negotiations with clients and Washington and/or Oregon environmental regulatory agencies.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER with current 8-hour Refresher certification
• PMP Certification

Additional Information

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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