EHS Project Manager/Consultant

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Job Description

AECOM  is seeking an experienced  EHS Project Manager/Consultant to join our team . The EHS Project Manager/Consultant will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships for the EHS practice and managing complex environmental projects and programs. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing clients, as well as the ability to utilize their environmental technical compliance experience to help our clients navigate their environmental compliance challenges. 

This hybrid position can be based out of AECOM's Cincinnati, OH, Chicago, IL or Detroit, MI offices.

The selected candidate will join AECOM’s EHS + Air practice within the Environment Business Line. The primary emphasis of the group is to support clients with their EHS regulatory compliance needs for a variety of federal, municipal, and private-sector clients. This individual will work under the direction of the EHS Practice Lead in client project delivery, writing proposals, securing work and marketing AECOM’s services.

Qualified candidates will have excellent analytical, writing, presentation and managerial skills, with a professional consulting background in EHS compliance and/or Environmental Due Diligence.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Managing environmental compliance and environmental due diligence projects.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients to enhance client retentions and growth.
• Leading project teams for environmental compliance and environmental due diligence work across North America.
• Supporting EHS business development efforts, including preparation of technical and cost proposals, to grow our environmental compliance and environmental due diligence work with existing and new clients.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, 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 award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge 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 wide-ranging environmental problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology or relevant environmental discipline.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education of technical experience in managing environmental due diligence assessments, environmental multi-media environmental regulatory compliance (e.g., CWA, RCRA, CAA, etc.) and its application (i.e., developing SPCC/SWPPP plans, preparing NPDES stormwater and wastewater permits, conducting multi-media compliance audits and providing corrective actions, developing environmental compliance SOPs and programs, etc.).
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required for this role.

Preferred

Qualifications

:

• 10+ years of technical experience in managing environmental due diligence assessments and environmental multi-media environmental regulatory compliance projects.
• Prior environmental consulting experience with either Federal or private-sector clients is highly desired.
• 5+ years of project/program management experience directly related to environmental due diligence, environmental compliance projects, from proposal development through completion for an environmental consulting firm (i.e., developing proposals/cost estimates, managing clients, projects, and project teams; coordinating resources and managing subcontractors; etc.).
• Ability to independently manage various environmental compliance and due diligence projects and programs ranging in size and scale.
• Experience in communicating and working with various regulatory agencies.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; extremely proficient in technical writing; highly effective organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to act independently on technical matters pertaining to environmental regulatory compliance and environmental due diligence.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands, think strategically and successfully lead multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading project teams of environmental professionals.
• Ability to support business development efforts, including preparation of technical and cost proposals, to grow our environmental compliance and environmental due diligence work with existing and new clients.
• Professional certification (e.g., CHMM, PE, CEP) and/or PMP certification. 
• Working understanding of federal contracting and sub-contracting practices and requirements.

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 ,  well-being 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 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 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 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.

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.