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AECOM Project Manager Professional Geologist in Oakland, California
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented experienced Environmental Project Manager for immediate employment in our Oakland, California office. Imagine making a positive impact in your community while working on rewarding projects, such as environmental justice, remediation, or Brownfields projects. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals around the globe.
In this role (Environmental Project Manager), you will be responsible for managing AECOM staff, subcontractors, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and communication, and financial management of the projects you manage. A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or related field is required. Minimum 4 years of experience in Environmental Project Management relative to site investigation and remediation projects is required. Relocation to the Oakland area is required for this position, as it is not a remote position.
Responsibilities for this position may include the following:
Understand site investigation and remediation techniques to drive solutions for our clients.
Utilizes existing technologies and past experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Mentor staff including those aspiring to be project managers.
Supervise the performance of senior level engineers, geologist, and scientists, as well as project administration, projects controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.
Determine and define project scope and objectives. Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
Familiar with project invoicing and cash flow management.
Manages all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).
Analyzes financial statements and completes budget tracking.
Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to area manager.
Predict resource needs and manage resources effectively.
Provide technical oversight and quality control.
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
Monitor project performance to identify areas for improvement.
Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS + 4 years of experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed in the State of California (Professional Engineer or Geologist) or ability to open license within 12 months of hire.
Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
Interest in business development.
Have led teams of professionals in executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Risk Assessment stability Studies in support of Federal environmental projects.
Additional Information
Compensation
Offered rate of compensation in Oakland, CA will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $99,000 - $140,000.
Benefits
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10085937
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid