Senior Biologist/Project Manager

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is looking for a Senior Biologist/Project Manager to join their growing California Natural Resources Group. This critical role involves managing various environmental projects from impact assessments to permitting, all aimed at making a significant positive impact on the environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management and biology, and the role is based in a hybrid model across several California locations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off and flexible work options

Training and career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent in natural resources/project management.
• Valid U.S Driver's license required.
• Experience with protocol wildlife surveys and habitat assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex natural resources documents.
• Oversee environmental analysis projects and maintain compliance.
• Lead client and resource agency interactions.

Skills

Project Management

Biological Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or project management

Master’s Degree in related field

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Senior Biologist/Project Manager to join our growing California Natural Resources Group. This hybrid role can be based in any of our southern or central California offices, including San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, San Jose, or Sacramento.

This position would support numerous natural resource projects in the southern and central California regions, expanding as far as northern California, including management of and technical work on permitting and compliance projects. Primary duties include managing projects involving impact assessments, mitigation planning, regulatory compliance and permitting efforts including CEQA/NEPA, 404/401, CESA, and ESA, and preparing environmental documents and management plans. Candidate will coordinate with resource agency staff, lead complex environmental, waters, and/or species-related permitting projects and participate in public review processes.

AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects and career opportunities. Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages a team to prepare large, complex natural resources documents such as Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, 2081 Permit Applications, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans, and/or Delineation Reports, Aquatic Resources Permit Applications. Operates as primary author or senior reviewer as appropriate.
• Manages projects/tasks that include all aspects of environmental analysis (e.g., biological, cultural, air quality, traffic, etc.).
• Manages projects with large-scale field efforts and intensive schedules.
• Manages large-scale compliance projects requiring adherence to permit conditions.
• Performs project management duties such as forecasting, tracking, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, and scheduling.
• Reviews contracts for understanding of scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables, and all other contractual obligations
• Develops work breakdown structure for control and integrity of work to be performed as and defined by the contract.
• Monitors and analyzes project costs, commitments, accruals, and changes, and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Identifies trends and deviations in financial performance to project team with recommended courses of action.
• Operates as primary point of contact for clients and resource agencies on projects.
• Performs client management duties such as recurring status meetings, milestone check ins, and day-to-day interfacing.
• Focuses on supporting career development of junior staff in the practice.
• Participates in interviews with large or small team for a variety of clients.
• Candidate will contribute to growth of department through marketing pursuits including proposal preparation, interviews, and business development.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (biology, ecology, or project management/controls).
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in natural resources/project management.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in related field (biology, ecology, or project management/controls).
• 8+ years of experience in natural resources/project management.
• Experience with career development of junior and mid-level biologists.
• Experience with protocol wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and/or botanical surveys.
• Possession of valid USFWS 10(a) permits to conduct wildlife protocol surveys in southern and/or central California.
• Previous experience working on utility projects in southern and/or central California
• Data management experience, including electronic data collection in field; managing large data sets
• Willingness to work with multiple colleagues on a variety of initiatives
• Successful marketing/business development experience.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done.
• Candidate must be flexible and willing to support multiple projects.
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy.
• Wetland Delineation experience and certification.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $90,000.00 - $130,000.00.

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 2024. 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.

ReqID: J10130154

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

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Employment type

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• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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