Senior CEQA/NEPA Project Manager | Environmental Planning

AECO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a senior CEQA Project Manager IV to lead environmental planning, permitting and impact assessment initiatives in Southern California. You will manage CEQA/NEPA studies, oversee budgets, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant environmental documents and permitting strategies.

This seller-doer role emphasizes strong client relationships and effective project execution. You will mentor staff, coordinate with clients and subconsultants, and contribute to business

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 6years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and /or education.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Environmental Planning or related field, or bachelor’s degree and demonstrated equivalent work experience in environmental field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients
• 6+ years of experience in CEQA/NEPA document preparation and related technical studies
• 6+ years of experience with project/task management, proposal and/or task order preparation for CEQA/NEPA documents.
• 10+ years of experience in CEQA/NEPA document preparation and business development for environmental planning projects
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and experience in working with teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Driver’s license
• Exceptional detail orientation and attention to quality

Responsibilities

• Providing CEQA and NEPA and permitting expertise, oversight, and accountability for projects.
• Serving as Project Manager on different size projects, including financial management and reporting, subconsultant oversight, and technical staff management.
• May also serve as a contract manager, task manager, or technical subject matter expert, depending on the contract and project assignment.
• Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.
• Responding to a variety of ongoing requests to support projects under our existing contracts, including refining task needs, scoping and costing tasks, and identifying and assigning staff.
• Engaging in business development activities and pursuits. Prepare effective technical proposals and take an active role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Providing leadership in mentoring personnel, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback.
• Acting as a quality verifier for technical work products.
• Participating in professional associations/events relevant to the industry.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Written communication

Client relationship

Education

BA/BS + 6 years related experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Environmental Planning or related field

Job description

AECOM seeks a senior CEQA Project Manager IV to lead environmental planning, permitting and impact assessment initiatives in Southern California. You will manage CEQA/NEPA studies, oversee budgets, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant environmental documents and permitting strategies.

This seller-doer role emphasizes strong client relationships and effective project execution. You will mentor staff, coordinate with clients and subconsultants, and contribute to business