Senior Environmental Project Manager Remediation

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Senior Environmental Project Manager for immediate employment in our Chicago Illinois office. Imagine making a positive impact in your community while working on rewarding projects such as environmental justice remediation or Brownfields projects.

As part of this hybrid (office and remote) role the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience managing diverse teams show regulatory and client engagement on complex sites investigation/remediation project experience and require a strong focus on health and safety be detailed orientated excellent written and verbal communication skills ability to work independently and will be capable of working collaboratively in a high-performance team.

Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals around the this role you will also be responsible for supporting business development for the Chicago office as well as managing AECOM staff and subcontractors technical delivery stakeholder engagement and communication and financial management.

Responsibilities for this position may include the following:

Project Management:

• Responsible for the overall management of projects and assists in establishing project-specific objectives and policies.

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

• Interacts with existing and potential clients to discuss AECOM service capabilities and expand services provided.

• Oversees and ensures all facets of a project portfolio are constructed in accordance with design budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.

• Provide technical oversight and quality control.

• Determine and define project scope and objectives.

• Supervise the management of all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).

• Predict resource needs and manage resources effectively.

• Has decision-making authority and directs other Project Managers in recognizing risk and uncertainty with plans to mitigate and eliminate such.

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

• Identify mitigate and manage project risks.

• Manage more complex clients and projects.

• Consistently deliver profit margins as planned.

People Leadership

• Experience leading teams of professionals in executing Site Investigations Remedial Investigations Feasibility Studies Risk Assessment and Treatability Studies in support of multi-sector environmental projects.

• Supervise the performance of senior level engineers geologists and scientists as well as project managers with multiple projects.

• Collaborate with project administration project controls scheduling cost control estimating billing accounting finance and procurement representatives.

• Provide mentorship to staff regarding means for expanding service opportunities for both existing and new clients. 

• Provides management and guidance to local AECOM environment staff promotes company and project policies and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• BS in engineering geology environmental science or a related field and 6 years of experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education

• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.

• This role is subject to a background check and MVR check 

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in site investigation remediation project management and business development experience.

• Licensed in the State of Illinois Indiana Kentucky Kansas Missouri or Ohio (Professional Engineer or Geologist).

• Experience working with state regulatory agencies in the same states referenced for licensure.

• Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery.

• Experience in business development.

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certified (current) including 8-hr Supervisor training.

• PMP certification.

• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.

• Experience successfully managing environmental projects for various types of clients.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication both verbal and written skills.

• Superior communication writing editing and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.

• Experience preparing proposals cost estimates schedules and change orders.

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 . 

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 youll 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 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 :

Full-time