Environmental Project Manager - Professional Geologist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented experienced Environmental Project Manager for immediate employment in our Oakland, California office. Imagine making a positive impact in your community while working on rewarding projects, such as environmental justice, remediation, or Brownfields projects. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals around the globe.

In this role (Environmental Project Manager), you will be responsible for managing AECOM staff, subcontractors, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and communication, and financial management of the projects you manage. A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or related field is required. Minimum 4 years of experience in Environmental Project Management relative to site investigation and remediation projects is required. Relocation to the Oakland area is required for this position, as it is not a remote position.

Responsibilities for this position may include the following:

• Understand site investigation and remediation techniques to drive solutions for our clients.
• Utilizes existing technologies and past experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Mentor staff including those aspiring to be project managers.
• Supervise the performance of senior level engineers, geologist, and scientists, as well as project administration, projects controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.
• Determine and define project scope and objectives. Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Familiar with project invoicing and cash flow management.
• Manages all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).
• Analyzes financial statements and completes budget tracking.
• Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to area manager.
• Predict resource needs and manage resources effectively.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Monitor project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 4 years of experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed in the State of California (Professional Engineer or Geologist) or ability to open license within 12 months of hire.
• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
• Interest in business development.
• Have led teams of professionals in executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Risk Assessment stability Studies in support of Federal environmental projects.

Additional Information

Compensation

Exempt Position: The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position $87,000 - $140,000

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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