Environmental Manager

About the role

AECOM is actively growing the East Region Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) practice and is seeking an Environmental Project Manager within the Mid-Atlantic EPP Department with expertise in Maryland and Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and administer all staff and projects carried out by those directly reporting to this position.
• Manage and perform consulting projects to scope, schedule, and budget, learning and applying AECOM’s project management systems and software.
• Accelerate through AECOM’s in-house Project Management certification program within the first year of employment.
• 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.
• Cookordination, management, and direction of project field and data collection efforts.
• Development, management, and delivery of business strategy and tactics, high-quality proposals, interdisciplinary teams, and documents and report deliverables.
• Serve as an interface with clients and regulatory personnel on complex projects and through business development initiatives.
• Proactively enforce a culture of producing high-quality work and the importance of Health & Safety within the team.
• Provide technical support to the EPP Department and individual Project Managers and support inter-disciplinary business development activities.
• Collaborate with other AECOM offices, practices, and business lines.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural resources, Wetlands management, or an earth science-related field + 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 8+ years of experience managing projects and teams to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 10+ years industry experience, preferably with energy and other private sector clients providing environmental assessment and permitting compliance support, including FERC requirements.
• Existing, mature, and tested Client relationships with an ability to generate new work for the Team, Office, and Company.
• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.
• Experience in Maryland, Virginia, and other surrounding States within the Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Thorough working knowledge of CWA, ESA, NHPA, NEPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of FERC requirements and related experience with preparing FERC Section 7(c) resource reports and pre-filing process, environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and related environmental considerations desired.
• 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.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus; candidate will be required to complete AECOM Project Management Certification.
• Have led teams of professionals in executing wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, environmental permitting support, and other related studies/assessments/analyses.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface successfully with Clients.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Self-motivated, driven, and hard working.
• Demonstrated ability to market and win work successfully and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written (writing sample required).

Additional Information

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

About AECOM

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 aecom.com.

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned.
• Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.