Geology Project Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Geology Project Manager to be based in our West Palm Beach FL office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line. This position is expected to begin immediately. The selected individual must be local and have the ability to work on-site in West Palm Beach. Experience with Local Agencies is a plus.

The Geology Project Manager will serve as a team member in the office and the field, assisting project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preparation.

This position will also assist in the performance of regulatory compliance inspections, sampling, and reporting associated with the implementation of permit and/or regulator requirements for commercial/industrial facilities.

The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to:

• Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction. 
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area.
• Conducts research and does investigation work as required. 
• Plans and organizes project studies. 
• Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures. 
• Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems. 
• May oversee the work of less experienced scientists.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid US Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Professional Geologist License 
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.
• Ability to travel up to 30 - 50% per business needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Geology or Hydrogeology
• 7+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including field-sampling procedures (groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging, etc.), soil boring/monitoring well installations, analytical data interpretation and reporting.
• Experience with CERCLA and RCRA remediation programs at complex sites
• Proficient with data analysis, modeling, and visualization using Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS), geographic information systems, database systems, and numeric computing environments
• OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training
• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells
• Experience in the collection and evaluation of environmental data in field and office settings.
• Experience with ArcGIS
• Familiarity with State (i.e FLDEP, GADEP etc) and Federal Environmental Regulations

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (FL locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - 110,000 annual.
• 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,