Deputy Project Manager

AECOM; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Denver, CO seeks a Deputy Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental projects spanning environmental justice, remediation, and brownfields. The role involves directing project objectives, managing budgets, and guiding teams across staff, subcontractors, and vendors.

You will work with clients to demonstrate AECOM's capabilities, oversee project scope, mitigate risks, and ensure timely, quality deliverables with strong mentorship to staff.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in a relevant field and 2+ years in site investigation, remediation, project management and business development or equivalent.
• US citizen or permanent resident; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project management, objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Provide mentorship to staff and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.
• Engage clients to discuss AECOM capabilities and services.
• Oversee project scope, risk, resources, and technical quality.
• Deliver projects in line with specifications and client expectations.

Skills

Site investigation

Remediation

Project management

Business development

Education

BS in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer or Geologist (preferred)

Job description

Deputy Environmental Project Manager – Denver, CO. AECOM is actively seeking a talented Deputy Environmental Project Manager to join our Denver office. This role will make a positive impact in the community while working on projects such as environmental justice, remediation, or brownfields.

Responsibilities

• Understands site investigation and remediation techniques to drive solutions for our clients.
• Responsible for overall management of projects and establishes project-specific objectives.
• Provides management and guidance to AECOM staff, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Engages existing and potential clients regarding AECOM service capabilities and services.
• Provides mentorship to staff.
• Oversees and delivers projects in accordance with specifications, budget, and schedule.
• May oversee and direct Project Managers with multiple projects.
• Determines and defines project scope and objectives.
• Supervises the management of all phases of projects.
• Predicts resource needs and manages resources effectively.
• Provides technical oversight and quality control.
• Provides project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Identifies, mitigates, and manages project risks.
• Manages more complex clients and projects.
• Consistently delivers profit margins as planned.

Minimum Requirements

• BS in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field, AND (2) Two + years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management and business development experience OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development experience.
• Licensed (Professional Engineer or Geologist).
• Experience working with Local and State of Colorado.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certified (current).
• PMP certification.
• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.

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