Senior Water Resources & Compliance Leader (Hybrid)

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

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