Job DescriptionAECOM is actively seeking an experienced
Senior NEPA Compliance Project Manager to join our Environmental Planning Group primarily working on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting projects.
This hybrid position will ideally be located in our Anchorage, Alaska office, however, AECOM will consider candidates in other geographic locations.
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, state-level 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.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise in the social, environmental, or physical sciences and experience in contributing to complex environmental studies for natural resource development projects (e.g., mining, oil and gas), 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:- Work with clients to develop solutions to achieve their goals.
- Project management, including coordination with clients, technical staff, and subconsultants.
- Serve as a Project Manager on large environmental permitting and compliance projects, particularly high-profile mining, Department of Defense infrastructure and planning projects and similar projects for other federal clients as needed.
- Oversee the work of early career staff and mentor others.
- Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates.
- Attend and/or present at project and public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results, including PowerPoint presentations, and other materials.
- Participate in professional associations/events relevant to the industry.
- Interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Manage and prepare both federal and state environmental documents as well as managing permitting activities for these projects.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental policy, planning, economics, or a related field.
- 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with relevant NEPA compliance and environmental permitting experience.
- A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
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, Department of Defense/War, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies.
- Excellent organization and time management.
- Experience planning for or managing land use planning, minerals and other natural resource development, and infrastructure projects.
Additional Information- Relocation is not available for this position.
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