Senior Environmental Manager - Water

AECOM; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Manager in South Carolina to lead regulatory compliance projects across municipal, state, and federal programs. You will provide senior technical oversight for water resources, wastewater, and stormwater initiatives, coordinating with a broad client and project team and developing robust project management practices.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to drive multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining quality and safety

Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory compliance for water/wastewater programs.
• Proven knowledge of NPDES/TMDL and water quality requirements.
• Project management and leadership across complex projects.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance projects for South Carolina municipal clients.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Coordinate across the SC water group with Project Managers and Client Service Managers.
• Ensure contractual obligations, scope, schedule, and budget are met.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients; pursue new opportunities.
• Serve as PM and program manager; participate in client meetings and regulatory coordination.
• Provide technical oversight in stormwater and wastewater areas; lead design reviews and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NPDES/TMDL/Water Quality

Project management

Client relations

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

8+ years of experience or equivalency

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Manager for our South Carolina practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial, municipal, state, and federal stormwater and wastewater programs, especially regulatory compliance and funding. In this role, the successful candidate will provide senior technical oversight for a variety of water resources, wastewater and stormwater projects related to a wide range of clients. A significant amount of experience leading and managing projects of highly technical nature will be essential to serve effectively in this role.

The candidate will work collaboratively with the business unit operations leadership, sales leaders, other members of senior staff and project managers within business lines. In this leadership role, the candidate is expected to participate in operational leadership calls and implement proper health and safety, quality management, and other AECOM standard practices and new initiatives. The candidate will lead municipal stormwater pursuits nationwide as well as focusing on South Carolina. The candidate will actively participate in recruiting new staff and promote AECOMs collaborative and team building office culture with initiatives such as Great Place to Work, Freedom to Grow, and our Technical Practice Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of regulatory compliance projects throughout all project phases for South Carolina municipal clients.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource forecasts.
• Work collaboratively across the South Carolina water group coordinating with Project Managers and Client Service Managers.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Maintain existing client relationships and contracts by successful project delivery.
• Develop new clients and grow water resources practice statewide.
• Serve as a Project Manager and program manager.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with AECOM project team members (and subcontractors when used); provide technical leadership in the areas of environmental and stormwater management research, field work, stormwater and wastewater analysis, stormwater design, monitoring, and water quality and watershed planning.
• Provide internal and external guidance on federal and state water quality requirements, including NPDES permitting, industrial pretreatment, municipal stormwater programs, and funding opportunities for eligible water infrastructure and compliance improvement projects.
• Lead the preparation, technical review, and delivery of compliance assessments, permitting documents, alternatives analyses, and water quality management plans.
• Provide technical oversight and reviews of stormwater design and construction documents, inspection checklists, reports, assessments, public education/outreach materials, etc.
• Participate in local and regional water resources organizations, as appropriate on behalf of AECOM.
• Promote AECOM's quality, health and safety, environmental, and project management standards across project teams.
• Lead and implement AECOM office cultural practices for team building and recruit new talent to build AECOMs team.
• Some local travel will be required in South Carolina and occasional travel outside of local area may be required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline + 8 Years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Experience with wastewater pretreatment program management and municipal regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience and knowledge with NPDES/TMDL/Water Quality.
• Position requires travel to project and client sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of experience in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Existing relationships with South Carolina municipal clients.
• Significant experience working in the capacity of a project manager.
• Experience and confidence to work independently to produce high quality deliverables on time and on budget.
• Ability to interact appropriately with regulatory personnel and clients for routine tasks.
• Experience with funding opportunities for municipal clients.
• Experience with business development and client relationship management.
• Experience developing strategies and planning documents related to stormwater and wastewater management.
• Ability to review and interpret design/construction plans and specifications.
• Experience leading and developing project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

This position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140000 to $170000.

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 2025. 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: J10162555

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 140000 - USD 170000 - yearly