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 nearly 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.

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　　Job Description

　　AECOM is seeking a Project Manager - Ecologist with experience overseeing natural resources investigations and permitting in the Mid-Atlantic US (VA and MD focus).

　　This position has excellent career growth potential within the leading, worldwide environmental services provider to industry and government. We are seeking a dynamic individual, capable of managing environmental impact assessment and permitting projects for a diverse set of projects that include federal and local government, transportation, energy, utilities, and data center development.

　　A successful candidate will mentor staff, provide technical expertise to internal staff and clients, and coordinate permit approvals with regulatory officials. This position can be based in anyone of the following offices: Norfolk, Glen Allen, or Arlington, VA, or Germantown, MD.

　　The responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

　　Manage and perform consulting projects to scope, schedule, and budget, learning and applying AECOM’s project management systems and software

　　The candidate will accelerate through AECOM’s in-house Project Management certification program within the first year of employment

　　Coordinate, manage, and direct project field and data collection efforts

　　Develop, manage, and deliver business strategy and tactics, high-quality proposals, and documents and report deliverables

　　Serve as an interface with clients and regulatory personnel on complex projects and through business development initiatives

　　This role requires a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment

　　Perform detailed work in a highly organized manner

　　Provide technical support to the Mid-Atlantic Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) Department, East EPP Practice, individual Project Managers, and inter-disciplinary business development activities

　　Collaborate with other AECOM offices, practices, and business lines

　　Serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level staff

　　Perform client visits and field activities that require work outside the office and overnight travel

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Requirements

　　BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

　　6 years of experience managing projects and teams to scope, schedule, and budget

　　Experience with CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and/or other federal, state, and local regulations

　　Demonstrated experience managing projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload

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

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

　　Self-authored writing sample may be requested

　　Some occasional overnight regional travel may be required

　　Valid US Driver’s License and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review

　　Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural resources, Wetlands management, or an earth science-related field preferred

　　PMP or other project management certification is a plus; candidate will be required to complete AECOM Project Management Certification

　　10+ years of experience providing environmental assessment and permitting compliance support desired

　　Wetland delineation and permitting experience in Maryland and/or Virginia desired

　　Experience with wetland and/or stream restoration and/or natural resources damage assessment is a plus

　　Demonstrated experience successfully managing Client relationships with an ability to generate new work for the Team, Office, and Company

　　Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations

　　Have led teams of professionals in executing wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, environmental permitting support, and other related studies/assessments/analyses

　　Additional Information

　　Sponsorship is not available for this position

　　Relocation support is not available for this role

　　All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

　　Offered rate of compensation in (Maryland & Virginia locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $81,000 - $115,000.

　　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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

　　About AECOM

　　AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

　　Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

　　You will have 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.

　　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.

　　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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

　　All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

　　ReqID: J10100617

　　Business Line: Environment

　　Business Group: DCS

　　Strategic Business Unit: West

　　Career Area: Science

　　Work Location Model: Hybrid