Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a **Senior Level Project Manager - Federal Environmental Remediation** to lead and oversee complex environmental restoration and compliance projects supporting federal government clients in the Midwest/Great Lakes region. This role will capture and manage multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration projects at US military and federal facilities.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in environmental consulting, project management, client engagement, and technical delivery, with experience managing federally funded remediation projects from planning through execution. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility projects, develop client relationships, mentor project teams, and drive innovative environmental solutions that support mission-critical federal infrastructure and environmental stewardship objectives.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage CERCLA/RCRA environmental investigations, remedial design, remedial actions, site characterization, risk assessments, and long-term monitoring projects.
- Manage project portfolios including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for federal agency stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships.
- Direct multidisciplinary teams consisting of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, planners, and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, HTRW, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Develop strategic project execution plans and monitor performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.
- Support business development efforts, including capture planning, proposal preparation, client presentations, and contract growth initiatives.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field and **10+ years of environmental consulting and management experience for federal environmental remediation projects**, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
- 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**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience managing environmental remediation and restoration projects for federal government clients.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or other relevant professional registration.
- Experience managing environmental restoration programs at military installations and other federal facilities.
- Proven success managing large environmental restoration/remediation projects.
**Additional Information**
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. **To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.**
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.
