Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager

AECOM; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager, where your expertise will drive impactful infrastructure projects. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead environmental compliance efforts on transportation and other infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff while managing complex projects that adhere to CEQA and NEPA regulations. This is a chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that enhance communities and create a better world. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career within a global firm committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Work Options

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental planning and compliance.
• Strong background in CEQA and NEPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance for infrastructure projects.
• Manage contracts and coordinate with teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Environmental Planning

CEQA Compliance

NEPA Compliance

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Community Engagement

Interdisciplinary Team Coordination

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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 seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager. This hybrid position can be based in our Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, or Sacramento offices. The successful candidate would join our multi-disciplinary team to engage with our expanding pool of public and private sector clients, manage contracts and task orders for large environmental planning programs, and coordinate with our team and subcontractors to complete environmental compliance processes and documentation.

This role will primarily lead environmental clearance and compliance work on roadway transportation and other infrastructure projects. Depending on the project assignment, the candidate could serve as a project manager, deputy project manager, task manager, or technical specialist. Technical responsibilities of this position would include providing guidance and management of CEQA and permitting efforts, providing planning assistance to design teams for project development, and interacting with agencies and the public. Work will include collaboration with senior project managers and task leaders; client staff; and representatives from cities, counties, and local, regional, state, and federal agencies. The selected candidate will also function as a mentor to staff and manage client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Lead environmental planning and compliance work and support the development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
2. Manage contracts involving multiple task orders. Oversee contract administration and compliance, task order scope and budget development, staffing including subcontractor coordination, communication of contract policy and practice to internal teams, financial performance, adherence to quality protocols, and client satisfaction.
3. Manage projects including authority and accountability for scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables. Manage subconsultants and technical staff.
4. Collaborate with project teams to develop work programs designed to provide innovative and progressive project solutions.
5. Prepare effective technical and cost 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.
6. Provide leadership in mentoring personnel, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback on project tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.
2. 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning, including facility siting, permitting, community engagement, and impact assessment (analytical/technical writing) for CEQA and/or NEPA or similar requirements.
3. Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 15+ years of experience in environmental planning, including facility siting, permitting, community engagement, and impact assessment (analytical/technical writing) for CEQA and/or NEPA or similar requirements.
2. Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and project management experience in the area of technical report writing related to CEQA/NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (federal, state, local) permitting documents.
3. Experience managing environmental compliance projects or programs, requiring coordination of interdisciplinary teams, management of budget(s), and meeting schedule(s).
4. Experience leading task order-based on-call interdisciplinary services contracts for state or local agencies.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage projects and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients; successful candidate will have the ability to write concise technical documents; to multi-task effectively to accommodate working on various simultaneous and diverse projects; and to follow through to completion all assigned and delegated tasks.
6. Experienced in environmental compliance, permitting, and agency consultations.
7. Demonstrated expertise in preparing and overseeing the environmental planning and permitting efforts associated with transportation infrastructure.
8. Experience in projects following the Caltrans Project Development Procedures Manual processes (e.g. Local Assistance Projects or projects on the State Highway System), including successfully coordinating and managing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and technical studies.
9. Experience in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.

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 $150,000.00 - $200,000.00.

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: J10122473

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc