California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Project Manager IV

AECOM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Southern California seeks a senior-level environmental planning professional to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team. You will lead CEQA/NEPA documentation, manage projects, and mentor staff while collaborating with clients and subconsultants.

The successful candidate will have 6+ years of CEQA/NEPA experience, contract management and business development capabilities, and excellent written and spoken communication.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience leading CEQA/NEPA documentation and permitting projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage teams, subconsultants, and clients.
• Ability to lead business development efforts and manage contracts across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide CEQA/NEPA and permitting expertise with accountability for projects.
• Serve as Project Manager with financial management, reporting, subconsultant oversight, and staff management.
• May act as contract manager, task manager, or SME depending on project.
• Oversee multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule; ensure quality.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA experience

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Planning or related field

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Planning

Tools

Contract management

Proposal development

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOMhas an exciting opportunity for a senior-level environmental planning professional to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in Southern California .You will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering environmental planning, impact assessment, permitting and compliance services to our key clients. Our EPP team serves numerous federal, state and local government, non-governmental organization, and private industry clients, delivering a variety of resource management, infrastructure, and development-related projects. The role would involve serving as a seller-doer, involving managing projects or tasks involving CEQA/NEPA documentation, technical studies, and permitting, and leading and supporting business development activities. The successful candidate will have excellent written and spoken communication skills, leadership experience (project teams, clients, and technical), organizational and time management skills, and flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects.

• Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
• Providing CEQA and NEPA and permitting expertise, oversight, and accountability for projects.
• Serving as Project Manager on different size projects, including financial management and reporting, subconsultant oversight, and technical staff management.
• May also serve as a contract manager, task manager, or technical subject matter expert, depending on the contract and project assignment.
• Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.
• Responding to a variety of ongoing requests to support projects under our existing contracts, including refining task needs, scoping and costing tasks, and identifying and assigning staff.
• Engaging in business development activities and pursuits. Prepare effective technical proposals and take an active role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Providing leadership in mentoring personnel, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback.
• Acting as a quality verifier for technical work products.
• Participating in professional associations/events relevant to the industry.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Environmental Planning or related field, or bachelor’s degree and demonstrated equivalent work experience in environmental field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients
• 6+ years of experience in CEQA/NEPA document preparation and related technical studies
• 6+ years of experience with project/task management, proposal and/or task order preparation for CEQA/NEPA documents.
• 10+ years of experience in CEQA/NEPA document preparation and business development for environmental planning projects
• Contract management experience
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and experience in working with teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Driver’s license
• Exceptional detail orientation and attention to quality

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $118000 to $125000.

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 2025. 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.