AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Natural Resources Team Leader/Senior Project Manager for immediate employment to be based in Los Angeles or any of our Central Coast offices.
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AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects and career opportunities, in a dynamic and flexible working environment.
Primary duties will include managing a team of Natural Resources staff located throughout the greater Los Angeles and Central Coast areas, as well as overseeing a range of small
– to large-scale projects involving (but not limited to): impact assessments and mitigation planning; regulatory compliance and permitting efforts including CEQA/NEPA, 404/401, CESA, and ESA; resource agency consultation; large-scale field efforts; and preparation of environmental documents (CEQA and NEPA) and natural resource management plans.
The candidate will contribute to growth of the department through marketing pursuits including proposal preparation, interviews, business development, and client relationship building.
Duties will also include supervision and mentoring of junior and mid-level staff to guide career development.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
Oversee a diverse team of staff, including management of workload and utilization, assigning projects and tasks, guiding career development, conducting goal setting and annual performance reviews, as well as performing administrative tasks (e.g., timesheet/expense report approval)
Manage projects involving large, complex environmental natural resources documents such as CEQA/NEPA documents, HCPs/NCCPs, Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, Habitat Management Plans, Restoration Plans, Jurisdictional Delineation Reports and/or Resource Agency Permitting Packages.
Operates as primary author or senior reviewer, as appropriate
Manage projects/tasks that include all aspects of environmental analysis (e.g., biological, cultural, air quality, traffic, etc.) and may involve large-scale field efforts and intensive schedules
Perform project management duties such as forecasting, tracking project costs and schedule, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, and take corrective action where necessary
Prepare competitive responses to Requests for Proposals for a variety of clients, including development of scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables, and participation in interviews
May operate as primary point of contact for clients and resource agencies on projects
Collaborate with other supervisors in the office in a team-based environment
Contribute to growth of practice through business development
Work directly with the Natural Resources Group Manager to create an inclusive work environment where staff can grow professionally and are supported in delivering their best work to internal and external clients
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g., biology, ecology, or project management/controls) + 6 years experience in natural resources project management and managing small and large-scale multi-disciplinary environmental projects, involving planning, permitting, compliance, and pre
– and post-construction phases or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
10 years of experience in natural resources project management
Experience managing small and large-scale multi-disciplinary environmental projects, involving planning, permitting, compliance, and pre
– and post-construction phases.
Master’s Degree in related field (biology, ecology, or project management/controls) preferred
Be located in (or willingness to relocate to) the greater Los Angeles or Central Coast area to serve clients throughout the southern and central California region.
Experience managing staff
Experience working with Los Angeles-area clients (e.g., LADWP, City and County of Los Angeles), Central Coast agencies (e.g.
County of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo), California utilities (e.g., SoCalGas, Southern California Edison) and/or other energy/oil and gas clients
Strong leadership and diplomacy skills
Thrives independently and as part of a team
Is innovative and a problem solver
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly spreadsheet skills and ability to quickly learn new computer applications including Oracle-based proprietary programs
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Successful marketing/business development experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment