Environmental Remediation Area Manager

AECOM

AECOM Area Manager leading environmental site assessment and remediation programs in California. Overseeing project delivery, staff, client relationships, operations, and business development for infrastructure consulting clients.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Orange • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing environmental programs and projects, ensuring KPI attainment, and driving business performance. Proficient in client relationship management, team leadership, and environmental remediation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Site AssessmentRemediation WorkProject Management PracticesClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Environmental RemediationRisk ManagementKPI AttainmentWorkload PlanningPricing ComplianceSalesforce Pipeline ManagementBudget OversightProject OversightStrategic Asset ManagementPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInfluencing OthersCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AECOM Project Delivery SystemQuality Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

California Professional GeologistProfessional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Environmental ProgramsClient SatisfactionMultinational Chemical CompaniesSuccession PlanningTeam Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the performance of major environmental programs and projects to achieve internal and client-facing KPIs
Drive program performance, business performance, risk management, client satisfaction, and KPI attainment
Develop solutions to client problems and participate in major project reviews and dashboards
Execute billable Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation work
Share people-management responsibilities for approximately 50 department staff
Maintain relationships with contacts across three multinational chemical company client organizations
Resolve major issues and support client concerns
Develop succession plans and advise on recruiting key personnel
Train, mentor, and coach project managers and team members
Evaluate individual performance of project managers
Collaborate on business development, profitable backlog growth, budgets, capture strategies, bookings, and project oversight
Escalate project issues and address resourcing, technical, invoicing, cash collection, subconsultant, and vendor concerns
Drive project management practices aligned with AECOM Project Delivery System and Quality Management System requirements
Ensure accuracy of workload planning, pricing compliance, approval frameworks, Salesforce pipeline data, and forecast reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Must pass a background check
Must pass a motor vehicle records check
US citizenship or permanent residency required
Visa sponsorship is not offered now or in the future
Master's degree preferred
15 years of related experience preferred
California Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
Flexible and adaptable in ambiguous situations
Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
Strong knowledge and track record in environmental/remediation business
Experience with risk-based strategic asset management and advocacy across multiple state jurisdictions for an environmental consultant

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
AD&D benefits
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding