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AECOM

Environmental Planning Manager

AECOM, Franklin, Tennessee, us, 37068


Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Environmental Lead, Senior NEPA Project Manager to join our Tennessee practice. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to join our interdisciplinary team to manage projects related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, state-level equivalent reviews, and environmental permitting. Your ability to manage NEPA projects; oversee staff; perform quality assurance and control; communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders; and write technical assessments related to NEPA compliance is critical.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise in the social, environmental, or physical sciences and experience in contributing to complex environmental studies for land use planning and environmental management. This position requires excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and the ability to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team. Opportunities for growth include development of client relationships, marketing and business development, and leading interdisciplinary teams on diverse projects.

Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Leads and manages the preparation of complex NEPA documents for transportation projects, land use plans, energy development projects, projects related to water resources, and other infrastructure projects.

Oversee and train junior staff on NEPA and other planning/environmental requirements.

Performs technical approach, quality control, data assessments, report reviews and QA/QC for work prepared by others.

Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social and economic issues, and public involvement.

Conducts meetings and presents reports and other findings to public, agencies, clients, and stakeholders.

Aligns project deliverables with engineering and project delivery milestones; recommends priorities, schedules and funding sources to implement public improvements plan.

Perform agency consultation and ensure environmental regulatory compliance.

Perform various business development functions, including proposal preparation and active involvement in industry and agency marketing outreach.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, planning, economics, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant NEPA experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Experienced in technical/scientific writing documentation and deliverables.

Preferred:

15+ years of relevant experience with NEPA compliance, environmental permitting, technical report writing, or project management.

Experience and knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requirements.

Experience leading a large multi-disciplinary team; and organization, schedule and budget management skills.

Experience leading Tennessee Department of Transportation NEPA related assignments.

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation is not available for this role.

About AECOM:

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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