Environmental Program Manager

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Are you looking to take your career to the next level?

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Environmental Program Manager for immediate employment for our Michigan and Northern Ohio offices.

Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals. In this role, you will oversee various project managers to confirm projects align effectively with AECOM’s mission and the goals of the program. The main duties include organizing various programs and activities to improve company efficiencies, building long-term goals for company projects, and developing program and project budgets.

This role is open to remote candidates who fit the qualifications below. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business development (BD) activities and sales, implementing strategic growth initiatives and leading large pursuits for a diverse environmental consulting business preferably Remediation professional and technical services and can also include Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP), Air, and EHS.

The job includes a client and market facing role that identifies growth markets and opportunities while being in contact directly with key clients. It also includes working with Environmental Practice Leads (PLs), Client Account Managers (CAMs), Capture Managers (CMs), Strategic Technical Leads (STLs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver winning strategies on large or strategic pursuits and proposals.

This opportunity is best suited for a person with a natural drive and interest in sales, someone who enjoys speaking with clients and building relationships, a team player who understands environmental consulting and has a proven track record in growing accounts by selling professional services.

You will work in a supportive environment under the direction of the area department manager with various responsibilities, including the following:

• Work with the Environment Leadership team to grow the business
• Identify environmental growth markets and opportunities
• Implement strategic growth initiatives
• Implement business development activities – collaborate with PLs, CAMs, CMs and SMEs to bid on and win more work
• Meet with key clients to understand their changing needs and priorities and present information on AECOM professional services
• Lead large and strategic pursuits/proposals – develop the winning strategy, respond to RFPs including cost proposal development
• Lead strategic teaming discussions with other consultants or service providers on larger bids
• Mentor CAMs with client relationships and account plans – this could include being a CAM of a key account
• Report on Environment sales forecasts and pipeline within and beyond the region
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex policies and procedures related to site investigation and remediation and other relevant environmental requirements.
• Manage an array of complex projects that tend to be larger in scope and value.
• Create evaluation criteria and method to properly review and assess the strengths of your program and determine areas of improvement.
• Accountable for the results of the team and adherence to the agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget.
• Direct supervision of project managers and technical staff.
• Solve business challenges and provide coaching to team members.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate less experienced staff.
• Conduct peer reviews and share knowledge through internal technical presentations and standards development. Serve as technical lead on projects, confirming approach satisfies client scope of services and expectations.
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Advise local management on growth, staff recruitment and retention, and technical excellence strategies.
• Identify trends, issues, and opportunities for in the environmental industry.
• Actively involved with clients and supports business development initiatives.
• Develop technical strategies for proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BS in engineering, geology, environmental science or related field and 6 + years of experience in project management in environmental site investigation and remediation or demonstrated equivalency or experience and/or education.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally 10 + years of experience in a business development role in an environmental profession that may include a specific discipline in either Remediation, EPP, Air, or EHS.
• Proven track record of winning work in professional consulting services and growing client accounts.
• Respected leader in Environmental Consulting.
• Broad knowledge of and experience in environmental consulting work in various markets including Oil and Gas, Power, Infrastructure, Mining and/or Federal.
• Demonstrated success at building relationships with clients.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Experience in using large data platforms (i.e., Salesforce) is preferred.
• PE or PG license in respective state/states.
• PMP certification.
• MBA.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER.

Additional Information

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Offered rate of compensation for this role will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $93,000 to $143,000. 

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.