Deputy Department Manager - Environmental Remediation

AECOM Corporation; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Department Manager for Environmental Remediation in California. The role oversees West Coast programs, leads a ~50-person department, and ensures project delivery meets client KPIs.

The position allows a hybrid work model with a strong emphasis on billable work and cross-functional leadership. Preferred candidates hold advanced credentials and have experience in environmental remediation with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8 years of experience required.
• Candidates must pass a background check.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Drives program performance to meet client KPIs and satisfaction.
• Manages approximately 50 department staff and coaches project managers.
• Develops budgets and leads business development for key pursuits.
• Ensures project delivery aligns with PDS and QMS requirements.
• Maintains Salesforce pipeline data and detailed forecast outputs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Deputy Department Manager - Environmental Remediation

• Full-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Environment
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Long Beach, CA - 3995 Via Oro A
• Compensation: USD 155,000 - USD 190,000 - yearly

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AECOM is actively seeking a creative, Deputy Department Manager, overseeing Environmental Remediation operations along the West Coast. These managers are responsible for overseeing the performance of a group of major programs and/or projects to assure the achievement of internal and client-facing KPIs. The location of this position is based in California, preferably in the LA/Orange/Long Beach area, however we will consider those in San Diego or up North in Oakland/Sacramento areas. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to be involved in and execute billable work.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Project Delivery:

• Drives program performance to meet and/or exceed client satisfaction and KPIs.
• Understands and drives business performance and the attainment and exceedance of internal KPIs.
• Interacts with business leadership on governance & risk issues to ensure risk management triggers are identified and addressed proactively.
• Develops and formulates solutions to client problems/issues.
• Participates in project reviews of major program/project dashboards/deep dives to identify issues and improve performance.
• Works to drive faster adoption of digital tools.
• Actively integrates international Enterprise Capabilities into project delivery to meet business targets and works with business leadership to manage transitions.
• Continually develops ideas for program and process improvement.
• Is directly engaged and manages high-quality client projects.

People:

• Actively shares people management responsibilities for approximately 50 department staff.
• Builds, maintains, and facilitates trusting relationships with key contacts across the depth and breadth of three multinational chemical company client organizations.
• Serves as a focal point for major issue resolution and provides rapid follow-up to address concerns.
• Participates in feedback for Project Managers to assure client satisfaction and long-term growth.
• Develops and implements succession plans for the team and advises on the recruiting of key people to serve client needs.
• Assures project delivery employees are trained and mentored with a long-term goal of training new project managers.
• Coaches project managers and team members on understanding business performance and internal KPIs; implements processes with Project Managers.
• Evaluates individual performance of project managers within the department.

Business Development:

• Works collaboratively with Client Account Manager(s), Practice Area Leaders, and Business Line Leadership to grow profitable backlog and ensure financial success of their respective client program.
• Develops budgets that allow for business development portfolio management, tracking & optimizing wins and bookings, and project oversight.
• Leads capture strategies for key pursuits and major projects within the department, ensures those strategies yield high capture rates, and grows the business and relevant technical capabilities.

Operations:

• Acts as a point of escalation for project issues and makes recommendations to improve performance. This may include addressing project resourcing gaps, supporting technical issues, resolving invoicing and cash collection challenges, addressing subconsultant and vendor concerns, etc.
• Drives consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with AECOM Project Delivery System (PDS) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Ensures accuracy of Workload Planning Tool output for the department.
• Maintains departmental compliance with West Region Environment Pricing guidance and DOA approval framework.
• Ensures the accuracy of the department’s Salesforce pipeline data and associated Detailed Forecast data and output reports.

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Successful candidates will have to pass a background check.
• A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy
• US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Sponsorship at this time or in the future will not be offered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree preferred.
• 15years related experience.
• California Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Strong knowledge and track record in the environmental / remediation business inclusive of risk-based strategic asset management and advocacy in multiple state jurisdictions working for an Environmental Consultant.

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