Assistant Project Manager - Environmental

Energy Vault; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure consulting firm as an Assistant Project Manager - Environmental in Sacramento, CA. You'll oversee environmental compliance activities for major projects, manage documentation, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams while aligning with California regulations. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and impactful work.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 Years of Relevant Experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state contracting regulations.
• Familiarity with rail project development phases.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental clearance for California High-Speed Rail Program.
• Manage document reviews and approvals for environmental documents.
• Coordinate with consultant teams and support policy implementation.

Skills

Environmental policy implementation

Project management

Interagency coordination

Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA processes

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Environmental for one of our offices in Sacramento, CA.This position is also open to remote work; however, the client is in California and it is expected that this individual's working hours are aligned with Pacific Time.

Summary:

This role will support environmental clearance and compliance activities for the California High-Speed Rail Program under Office 3.1, Capital Program Planning & Strategic Planning. Assist the Project Manager in overseeing the regional consultant to ensure quality, on-time delivery of environmental documents through preliminary engineering. Manage document reviews, track deliverables and approvals, coordinate with consultant teams, and support policy implementation and post-ROD commitments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support SoCal Regional Director with consultant oversight and tracking of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate CEQA/NEPA deliverables, reviews, and approvals.
• Lead interdisciplinary and agency/stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with documents, memos, legal trackers, post-ROD tasks, and EIR/EIS tracking for LA–Anaheim, HMF, Bakersfield, and Merced.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 8 Years of Relevant Experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating multi-agency and interdisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with rail project development phases and related transportation disciplines
• Knowledge of federal and state contracting regulations
• Preferred experience supporting environmental policy implementation and post-Record of Decision (ROD) activities
• Strong knowledge of CEQA/NEPA processes, including preparation of Records of Decision (RODs) and Notices of Determination (NODs)

Additional Information

• This job may require travel.
• Sponsorship is provided for this role.

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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.