Environmental Manager

AECOM; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic EPP Department. This position involves overseeing environmental permitting and utility siting projects for energy and other private sector clients across Maryland and Virginia.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, regulatory compliance, and client relationship building while being responsible for mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing projects and teams.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Strong technical support to the EPP Department.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and administer all staff and projects.
• Perform client visits and field activities.
• Serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level staff.
• Coordinate project field and data collection efforts.

Skills

Project management

Environmental assessment

Client relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Field data collection

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

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 have experience overseeing environmental permitting and utility siting projects for energy and other private sector clients. The successful applicant will join a network of existing AECOM EPP specialists across the US.

Locations considered: Germantown, MD; Arlington, VA; Glen Allen, VA (also Washington, DC).

Responsibilities

• 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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural resources, Wetlands management, or an earth science-related field plus 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 ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a 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.
• 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 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.
• Some overnight travel required.

EEO Statement

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.

Compensation

$120,000–$120,000 per year