Senior Environmental Compliance CoordinatorDeputy Project Manager

AECOMis actively seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Compliance Coordinator/Deputy Project Manager to join our Environmental Planning & Permitting group in southern California. This role is an exciting opportunity to support industry leading projects and programs for a variety of client sectors. 

This is a hybrid role and can be based in any of our California offices including Oakland Sacramento San Diego Orange Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. Experience and expertise in California environmental compliance and ecology is required.  

This position will provide office-based oversight to environmental compliance efforts involving natural resources cultural paleontological hazardous materials stormwater monitoring and air quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with overseeing and implementing most or all of these disciplines and excel at verbal and written communication and organization. Projects will be complex large-scale and varied in sector. The role will support large teams in a fast-paced work environment on all stages of a project including constraints environmental clearance and permitting compliance and close out. Under the guidance of the Project Manager deputy project management tasks will also be completed including subcontractor coordination invoice review progress report preparation and tracking of schedules hours and budgets across the team. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Act as Environmental Compliance Coordinator/Deputy Project Manager on multiple projects; including review and interpretation of project plans and permits; schedule and staff surveyors monitors and technical experts; and coordinate compliance with clients contractors and resource agencies. 
• Work closely with the project manager clients contractors and internal staff on permitting strategies and compliance concerns requiring solutions proactive planning and adapting. 
• Prepare and provide senior review of technical memorandums environmental permitting documents compliance forms and reports and other technical reports.  
• Support Project Manager in deputy project management functions including team oversight administrative tasks budget tracking and allocation and invoice review. 
• Ability to travel out of town overnight for occasional infrequent field visits to a project site. 

About AECOMs Environment Business Line 
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed worldwide internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading 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 award-winning technical excellence leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the worlds most challenging global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in biology Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Land Use Planning or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as an Environmental Compliance Monitor and/or Coordinator on projects involving regulatory compliance preconstruction surveys and construction monitoring for a variety of environmental resources. 
• Valid U.S. Drivers license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in biology ecology or project management/control or related fields. 
• 10 years of relevant work experience on projects involving regulatory compliance preconstruction surveys and construction monitoring for a variety of environmental resources. 
• Familiarity with permit application requirements and the typical challenges and strategies related to environmental permitting and construction compliance. 
• Knowledge of and experience with the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act. 
• Experience preparing preconstruction and post construction reports and deliverables. 
• Experience as a task lead or Project Manager including managing staff and budgets. 
• Experience completing data quality review of compliance and field survey data. 
• Prior experience in a client-facing role. 
• Prior working experience with regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species and hydrologic resources. 
• Experience with or exposure to stormwater management/SWPPP monitoring.  
• Experience as a lead reviewer of technical reports. 
• Experienced in developing project scopes and estimating project costs. 
• Experience as a field or technical lead providing oversight and guidance to junior and mid-level technical staff. 
• Prior experience in environmental consulting is highly desired. 

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 2025. 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