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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior NEPA/CEQA Manager to be based in Los Angeles, CA. This job is open to remote work.

SUMMARY:

The Senior National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Manager provides review and management support for the client’s environmental processes, documents, permits, and facilitates delivery of the organization’s environmental program. The position requires a person who can multitask and work with little supervision who can effectively aid the completion and coordination of environmental management duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the client on projects program wide.Coordinates with the client to manage the environmental component of projects program wide, providing guidance, recommendations, document review, and schedule maintenance for all environmental clearance documents and processes.Ensures timely and quality preparation of NEPA/CEQA environmental documents.Attends weekly team meetings with various disciplines.Informs the client’s regional environmental manager of environmental status.Assists the client’s project manager in monitoring project scope, schedule, and budget.Provides direction to consultants regarding client standards, quality, and expectations.Works with other client’s Environmental Managers to provide consistency between project sections.Verifies document content conforms with client standards, procedures, and methodologies.Provides directional support on NEPA/CEQA compliance.Participate and/or schedules  in various environmental planning client meetings.Attends stakeholder working group, open house, public hearings, or other outreach activitiesGathers, guides, and processes data and information generated by engineering, design, and operational, and other technical experts for use in environmental documents.Tracks environmental schedule and deliverables against the adopted client environmental milestone schedule and prepares monthly progress reports on activities.Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education     

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related fieldExperience with transportation or environmental planning and/or permitting10+ years of relevant experienceProficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and OutlookExcellent attention to detail, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to multitaskExperience with highspeed intercity passenger rail or transit planningKnowledge of: Federal (NEPA) environmental law/process, state (CEQA) environmental law/process, as well as other relevant state and federal laws and regulations.A working understanding of fundamental project management concepts (scope, schedule, budget, etc.).

Additional InformationTravel may be required for this position.Sponsorship is provided for this position

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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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.