Senior Biologist/Project Manager

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

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Biologist/Project Manager for its California Natural Resources Group. This hybrid role entails managing impact assessments and regulatory compliance projects while overseeing a team, making it ideal for candidates with significant experience in environmental science and project management.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license required.
• 8+ years of experience and wildlife survey permits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage natural resources documents and projects.
• Coordinate with resource agencies and clients.
• Ensure compliance with permit conditions.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental analysis

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

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Company Description
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.

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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 supports natural resource projects in California, including management of and technical work on permitting and compliance projects. Responsibilities include managing impact assessments, mitigation planning, regulatory compliance and permitting efforts (CEQA/NEPA, 404/401, CESA, ESA), and preparing environmental documents and management plans. The candidate will coordinate with resource agency staff, lead complex environmental, waters, and species-related permitting projects, and participate in public review processes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing a team to prepare natural resources documents such as Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, 2081 Permit Applications, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans, and Delineation Reports.
• Managing projects involving environmental analysis (biological, cultural, air quality, traffic, etc.).
• Handling large-scale field efforts and schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with permit conditions.
• Performing project management duties: forecasting, tracking, invoicing, progress reports, scheduling.
• Reviewing contracts and developing work breakdown structures.
• Monitoring project costs and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Acting as primary contact for clients and resource agencies.
• Supporting career development of junior staff.
• Participating in marketing and business development activities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, or project management with 6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent. A valid U.S. Driver's license is required. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, 8+ years of experience, wildlife survey permits, and experience with utility projects in California.

Additional information: U.S. Citizenship required. Compensation range: $90,000 - $130,000.

Join AECOM to be part of a global team working on impactful projects with excellent training and career growth opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.