Senior BiologistSenior Project Manager
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Biologist/Senior Project Manager for immediate employment within AECOMs Southern California Natural Resources Group. This hybrid role will be based in our San Diego CA office.
This position would focus on project and technical management of a range of natural resource projects in the southern California region including biological surveys regulatory compliance and permitting with a focus on So Cal utility local agency and renewables clients. Primary duties include managing projects involving impact assessments mitigation planning regulatory compliance and permitting efforts including CEQA/NEPA 404/401 CESA and ESA and preparing environmental documents and management plans. The successful candidate will contribute to growth of the So Cal department through marketing pursuits including proposal preparation interviews and business development. Technical mentorship and succession planning for the next generation of biological resources leadership is also a key element of this role.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Manage projects and teams to prepare large complex natural resources documents such as Biological Technical Reports Biological Assessments Resource Permit Applications and Habitat Conservation Plans. Operates as primary author or senior reviewer as appropriate
- Manage multidisciplinary projects that include all aspects of environmental analysis (e.g. biological cultural air quality traffic etc.
- Manage projects/programs requiring adherence to permit conditions with largescale field efforts and intensive schedules
- Work on environmental documents related to high profile infrastructure projects with particular emphasis on renewable energy and electric transmission projects
- Manage due diligence efforts for siting renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure
- Perform project management duties such as forecasting tracking accounting updates invoicing progress reports and scheduling and takes corrective action where necessary
- Operates as primary point of contact for clients and resource agencies on projects
- Oversee the work of early career staff and provide technical mentorship
- Participates in interviews with large or small team for a variety of clients
- Contributes to growth of practice through business development including generating business via existing and new contracts
About AECOMs Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a welldeveloped worldwide internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industryleading world class environmental firm and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our awardwinning technical excellence leadingedge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the worlds most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wideranging environmental problems.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS in related field (biology ecology botany).
- 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education natural resources/project management.
- Valid U.S drivers license is required for this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in related field
- 15 years of experience in natural resources/project management
- Experience with protocol wildlife surveys habitat assessments and/or wildlife tracking
- Electric transmission and renewable energy (e.g. solar wind energy storage) experience through preparing biological impact assessments CEQA and/or NEPA documents routing and siting critical issues analysis land use entitlement applications and/or overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams for resource technical studies.
- Experience as Project Manager on environmental planning and permitting projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with clients staff and subconsultants.
- Data management experience including electronic data collection in field; managing large data sets
- Ability to work in a highpaced environment with dynamic internal and client priorities
- Successful experience preparing winning proposals
Additional Information :
- Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.
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 wellbeing 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 privatesector 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 .
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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
