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About the Role
AECOM is seeking an Environmental Project/Program Manager in Oakland, California, to manage complex environmental projects, focusing on regulatory and client engagement, investigation, and remediation, while emphasizing health and safety. This role supports business development, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and financial management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the management of projects, assisting in the establishment of project-specific objectives and policies.
- Oversee the management of the program for the portfolio of projects, assisting in the establishment of program specific processes and procedures.
- Understand site investigation and remediation techniques to drive effective solutions for our utility client.
- Engage with existing and potential clients to discuss AECOM service capabilities and expand the services provided.
- Ensure all aspects of the project portfolio align with design, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Provide technical oversight and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define project scope and objectives clearly.
- Manage all phases of projects from initiation to closeout.
- Anticipate resource needs and manage resources effectively.
- Exercise decision-making authority while recognizing risks and uncertainties, implementing plans to mitigate them.
- Provide consistent project updates to various stakeholders regarding strategy, adjustments, and progress.
- Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks effectively.
- Manage complex client relationships and projects.
- Consistently deliver profit margins as planned.
Requirements
- BS in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field with 6+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
- Sponsorship at this time or in the future is not eligible for this role.
- This role is subject to a background check.
- 10+ years of experience in site investigation, remediation, project management, and business development.
- 2+ years of experience managing a portfolio of projects and leading a team for a major client.
- Licensed in the State of California (Professional Engineer or Geologist).
- Experience working with state regulatory agencies in the states referenced for licensure.
- Proven experience in scheduling resources to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
- Background in business development.
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including 8-hour Supervisor training.
- PMP certification.
- Experience with regulatory and stakeholder negotiations.
- Proven track record of successfully managing environmental projects for various types of clients.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for diverse audiences.
- Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
Skills
- Regulatory and client engagement
- Investigation and remediation project experience
- Health and safety emphasis
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Independent work and collaboration
- Business development
- Technical delivery
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Financial management
- Project/Program Management
- Site investigation and remediation techniques
- Client relationship management
- Risk management
- Proposal preparation
- Cost estimation
- Scheduling
- Change order preparation
Location
- Oakland, California
- US - Oakland, CA - 300 Lakeside Drive
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 6+ years of experience
- 10+ years of experience
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- BS in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- USD 125000 - USD 155000 - yearly
Benefits
- 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
- Employee stock purchase plan
About the Company
- AECOM is 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 is a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals.
- 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.
- AECOM 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.
- Award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills.
- A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
Equal 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.