Environmental Planning Project Manager (NEPA/CEQA Expert)

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Planning Project Manager to be based in Fresno, CA. The position is open to remote work. 

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of projects.This role ensures the timely delivery and quality of project deliverables, effectively managing resources and working with minimal supervision to support the organization’s environmental program.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage and oversee project planning, execution, and delivery in the Environmental Services Branch
• Coordinate with various branches to ensure seamless integration of project components, providing guidance, recommendations, and document review
• Maintain and develop project schedules, ensuring milestones are met and projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and external consultants
• Track project progress, prepare progress reports, and communicate status updates to leadership
• Ensure project deliverables comply with Authority standards, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track
• Attend and participate in meetings with stakeholders, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to discuss project progress and address any concerns
• Provide direction and support to project team members, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities
• Gather and process data from engineering, design, and other technical experts for use in project documentation
• Perform other project management duties as requested

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with transportation or environmental project management
• Master’s degree in project management, environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with high-speed intercity passenger rail or transit project management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 10 years of relevant project management experience
• Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Trello, Jira)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to multitask
• Knowledge of federal (NEPA) and state (CEQA) environmental laws and processes
• Strong understanding of project management principles (scope, schedule, budget)
• Ability to work independently, solve problems creatively, and establish partnerships with stakeholders
• Ability to review and analyze documents for consistency, clarity, and content, and present complex technical information effectively
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines
• Degree in project management, environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, or closely related field, or equivalent experience

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position

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