AECOM seeks a dual-role professional responsible for conducting geological and environmental assessments while managing a team of professionals to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing staff management responsibilities with hands on project involvement. This role requires technical oversight, staff leadership, and collaboration with project and company stakeholders. This position is based in Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange, or Sacramento, California.
Key Responsibilities
Technical
Serve as a project manager or technical lead on assigned projects.
Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance.
Deliver high-quality work, delivering projects on time, to the specified quality objectives, and within budget.
Solves complex, novel, and challenging issues that often require the development of new or improved techniques.
Apply advanced understanding of geological concepts, industry knowledge, and technical capabilities.
Lead and contribute to the development of compelling proposals, presentations, and interviews to win new projects.
Negotiations experience with clients and California environmental regulatory agencies.
Staff Management
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of environmental geologists, scientists, and/or technicians.
Assign tasks, monitor and provide staff with feedback on performance, and provide professional development opportunities for staff members.
Ensure team members follow organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Make sure team members have access to the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed.
Act as the primary point of contact, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients.
Work closely with technical, marketing, and leadership to align staff efforts with overall company goals.
Leverage professional networks to generate leads and partnerships.