Senior NEPA Compliance Project Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Senior NEPA Compliance Project Manager to join our Environmental Planning Group. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to join our interdisciplinary team to manage projects related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, statelevel equivalent reviews, and environmental permitting. Your ability to manage NEPA projects; oversee staff; perform quality assurance and control; communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders; and write technical assessments related to NEPA compliance is critical.

This is a fully remote position; and is a 32 hour a week, benefits eligible, fulltime role.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise in the social, environmental, or physical sciences and experience in contributing to complex environmental studies for land use planning and environmental management. This position requires excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and the ability to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team. Opportunities for growth include development of client relationships, marketing and business development, and leading interdisciplinary teams on a multitude of projects.

Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Leads and manages complex planning studies, development applications and reviews.
• Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexations, site plans and plats.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social and economic issues.
• Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use and transportation projects.
• Develop plans, studies and analyses on regional basis.
• Works in regional program areas relating to naturalwater resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management, and others.
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process andor to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
• Conducts meetings and presents reports and other findings to staff with advisory boards and elected officials.

• About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

  Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a welldeveloped, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industryleading, 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 awardwinning technical excellence, leadingedge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wideranging environmental problems.

  Qualifications

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, planning, economics, or a related field.
  • 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience andor education with relevant NEPA compliance and environmental permitting experience.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • 10+ years of relevant experience with NEPA compliance, environmental permitting, technical report writing, and project management.
    • Knowledge of federal environmental laws and their implementing regulations, including, but not limited to: National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act.
    • Knowledge of current issues and projects related to the Bureau of Land Management, Reclamation, Forest Service, and other federally administered lands.
    • Excellent organization and time management.
    • Experience planning for or managing recreation or minerals resource use types of projects.

    • Additional Information

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

      • 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, wellbeing 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 privatesector 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 2024. 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 cuttingedge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning 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.

        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.