Sr. Environmental Project Manager

Company Description

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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 actively seeking a talented Senior Environmental Project Manager for immediate employment in our Detroit (Novi), Michigan office. Imagine making a positive impact in your community while working on rewarding projects such as: environmental investigation and remediation of multiple contaminant types, site development and permitting, and evaluations to determine potential risk of exposure to human and environmental receptors all while incorporating sustainable, innovative and cost saving solutions for our clients.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this position may include the following:

• Utilize site investigation and remediation techniques to drive solutions for our clients.

• Responsible for the overall management of projects and establishing project-specific objectives

• Provide management and guidance to AECOM staff, subcontractors, and vendors

• Engage existing and potential clients regarding AECOM service capabilities, and services to secure new business revenue that meets or exceeds issued goals

• Provide mentorship to staff

• Oversee and deliver projects in accordance with specifications, budget, and schedule

• May oversee and direct Project Managers over a portfolio of projects

• Determine and define project scope and objectives

• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.

• Supervise the management of all phases of projects

• Predict resource needs and manage resources effectively

• Effectively manage teams and schedule staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery

• Provide technical oversight and quality control of documents including deliverables and proposals

• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress

• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations

• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks

• Manage complex clients and projects

• Consistently deliver planned project profit margins

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BS in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field and 6+ years of project management experience in site investigation, remediation, and business development

• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

• Candidate must be able to pass a Background Check and MVR Check

• Requires enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in the environmental industry conducting site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certified (current)

• PMP certification

• Licensed in the State of Michigan (Professional Engineer or Geologist)

Additional Information

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.