Planner​/Project Manager, Transportation focused

Company Description

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.

AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting team is growing in Northern California! We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager – Transportation focused candidate to join our team.

This hybrid role can be based out of our Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco or San Jose, CA offices.

We are looking for a candidate who can manage tasks on environmental planning and compliance projects, successfully interface with clients, apply sound business development strategies, and prepare proposals and deliverables that respond to our clients’ needs.

• Lead environmental planning and compliance work and support the development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously within scope, budget, and schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables. Manage subconsultants and technical staff.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop work programs designed to provide innovative and progressive project solutions.
• Prepare effective technical and cost proposals and take an active role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Provide leadership in mentoring personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 6+ years relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in environmental planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance and expertise in preparing and overseeing the environmental planning and permitting efforts associated with transportation infrastructure.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license is required for this role.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• 10+ years of relevant environmental planning and compliance experience.
• Experience successfully coordinating and managing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and technical studies for Caltrans projects.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and project management experience in CEQA/NEPA compliance and related technical report writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to effectively manage projects and interact with teams of staff, subconsultants, and clients.
• Experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and agency consultations.
• Experience in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

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.