Environmental Manager

AECOM; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Project Manager to lead the East Region Environmental Planning & Permitting practice. The role involves managing a team and overseeing environmental permitting projects.

Located in Germantown, MD, candidates will interface with clients and ensure project delivery in compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in environmental science and project management. AECOM offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing projects and teams.
• Valid Driver’s License and able to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Proven experience with environmental assessments and permitting compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer all staff and projects.
• Perform consulting projects to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff.

Skills

Team management

Client relationship management

Environmental regulation compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Environment
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv
• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Job Description

AECOM is actively growing the East Region Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) practice and is seeking an Environmental Project Manager within the Mid-Atlantic EPP Department with expertise in Maryland and Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for team management and oversee environmental permitting and utility siting projects for energy and other private sector clients.

For this opportunity, we will consider candidates in any of our Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C offices including, but not limited to, the following: Germantown, MD; Arlington, VA; and Glen Allen, VA.

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

• Develop, manage, and administer all staff and projects carried out by those directly reporting to this position.
• Manage and perform consulting projects to scope, schedule, and budget, learning and applying AECOM’s project management systems and software. The candidate will accelerate through AECOM’s in‑house Project Management certification program within the first year of employment.
• Serve as a mentor to junior and mid‑level staff.
• Perform client visits and field activities that require work outside the office and overnight travel.
• Coordinate, manage, and direct project field and data collection efforts.
• Develop, manage, and deliver business strategy and tactics, high‑quality proposals, interdisciplinary teams, and documents and report deliverables.
• Serve as an interface with clients and regulatory personnel on complex projects and through business development initiatives.
• Proactively enforce a culture of producing high‑quality work and the importance of Health & Safety within the team.
• Provide technical support to the EPP Department and individual Project Managers and support inter‑disciplinary business development activities.
• Collaborate with other AECOM offices, practices, and business lines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural resources, Wetlands management, or an earth science‑related field + 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 8+ years of experience managing projects and teams to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 10+ years industry experience, preferably with energy and other private sector clients providing environmental assessment and permitting compliance support, including FERC requirements.
• Existing, mature, and tested Client relationships with an ability to generate new work for the Team, Office, and Company.
• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.
• Experience in Maryland, Virginia, and other surrounding States within the Mid‑Atlantic Region.
• Thorough working knowledge of CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of FERC requirements and related experience with preparing FERC Section 7(c) resource reports and pre‑filing process, environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and related environmental considerations desired.
• Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on‑time and on‑budget project delivery.
• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus; candidate will be required to complete AECOM Project Management Certification.
• Have led teams of professionals in executing wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, environmental permitting support, and other related studies/assessments/analyses.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface successfully with Clients.
• High degree of self‑motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail‑oriented work.
• Self‑motivated, driven, and hard working.
• Demonstrated ability to market and win work successfully and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written (writing sample required).
• Occasional overnight travel required.

Additional Information

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

Benefits

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.

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.