Environmental Manager at AECOM Maryland

Environmental Manager job at AECOM in Maryland.

AECOM is actively growing the East Region Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) practice and seeks an Environmental Project Manager within the Mid‑Atlantic EPP Department with expertise in Maryland and Virginia. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee environmental permitting and utility siting projects for energy and other private‑sector clients, and work with AECOM EPP specialists across the U.S.

• Develop, manage, and administer all staff and projects carried out by those directly reporting to this position.
• Scope, schedule, and budget consulting projects and apply AECOM’s project management systems and software.
• Serve as a mentor to junior and mid‑level staff.
• Perform client visits, field activities, and overnight travel as required.
• Coordinate and direct project field and data collection efforts.
• Develop business strategy and tactics; prepare high‑quality proposals and deliverables.
• Serve as an interface with clients and regulatory personnel on complex projects and business development initiatives.
• Enforce a culture of high‑quality work and Health & Safety within the team.
• Provide technical support to the EPP Department and support inter‑disciplinary business development activities.
• Collaborate with other AECOM offices, practices, and business lines.

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Wetlands Management, or an earth‑science related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing projects and teams to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Valid driver’s license; must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of industry experience, preferably with energy and other private‑sector clients providing environmental assessment and permitting compliance support, including FERC requirements.
• Existing client relationships with the ability to generate new work.
• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.
• Experience in Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding Mid‑Atlantic states.
• Thorough working knowledge of CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of FERC requirements and experience with preparing FERC Section 7(c) resource reports and pre‑filing.
• Experience managing project schedules and budgets, preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus; completion of AECOM Project Management Certification required.
• Leadership of teams performing wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, environmental permitting support, and related assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage interdisciplinary teams, workloads, and client interfaces.
• High degree of self‑motivation, independent and collaborative work style, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (writing sample required).
• Occasional overnight travel required.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Some overnight travel required.

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