Copy of Senior Environmental Compliance Manager - (On-call position)

AECOM is seeking a Senior-level Environmental Compliance Manager to support a large southern California gas utility company projects throughout the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura regions in California. This position can be report to any of AECOM’s southern California offices including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, or San Luis Obispo.

*This is a remote, on-call (as needed position). *

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Act as an Environmental Compliance Manager on multiple projects; including review and interpretation of project plans and permits; staffing surveyors, monitors, and technical experts; and compliance coordination with clients, contractors, and resource agencies.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal staff on complex projects involving biological, cultural, and paleontological resource protection; species surveys; environmental permitting; mitigation, noise abatement, hazardous materials, and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Prepare and provide senior review of technical memorandums, environmental permitting documents, and other technical reports.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, land use planning, or a related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as an Environmental Compliance Manager on utility projects involving regulatory compliance, preconstruction surveys, and construction monitoring for a variety of environmental resources.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license is required.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in environmental compliance.
• Prior experience with gas utility company construction projects as a field monitor or coordinator is highly desired.
• Familiarity with permit application requirements, and the typical challenges and strategies related to environmental permitting.
• Knowledge of and experience with the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Experience preparing preconstruction and post construction reports and deliverables.
• Experience as a task lead or Project Manager with managing staffing and budgets.
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Familiar with the agencies having jurisdiction over special-status species and hydrologic resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both clients and internal staff.
• Experience as a lead reviewer of technical reports.
• Experienced in developing project scopes and estimating project costs.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Good organizational skills and a strong detail-oriented work style.
• Prior environmental consulting experience is highly desired.

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future

About AECOM

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.

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 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that 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. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of 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.

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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 over 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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