Job Description

Our client has an exciting career opportunity for a motivated, highly talented Senior Federal Environmental Planning Manager for immediate employment at our office in Honolulu, Hawaii. This important position requires providing project- and program-level leadership and technical expertise for a broad range of multidisciplinary projects, including facility and community plans, military installation plans (ADP, IDP), special planning studies, permitting, and state and Federal environmental compliance processes (NEPA, HEPA). The Senior Federal Environmental Planning Manager will develop and oversee a team responsible for execution of environmental planning projects a critical, large-scale federal contracts focused on planning and permitting for national defense-related programs in the Pacific region, as well as throughout the US and its territories.

The candidate must be capable of ensuring execution and delivery of high quality and innovative planning documents; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; and have a strong interest in working in a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. 

In this role, you will:

• Provide National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA), and permitting oversight, authority, and accountability for projects and/or programs.

• Serve as a Project Manager, Project Director and/or Program Manager on different size projects and contracts, including responsibility for financial management and reporting, subconsultant oversight, and technical staff management.

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.

• Respond to a variety of ongoing requests to support projects under our existing contracts, including refining task needs, scoping and costing tasks, and identifying and assigning staff.

• Build and oversees high-performing multi-disciplinary consultant and subconsultant teams.

• Review deliverables and monthly invoices for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to contracted scope, budget and schedule.

• Prepare effective technical proposals and take an active role in the development of new business with new and existing clients.

• Provide leadership in mentoring personnel, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback.

• Participate in professional associations/events relevant to the industry.

About  Environment Business Line:

Our client 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 are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

Their sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.

• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in NEPA document preparation and related technical studies.

• Ability to obtain secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Environmental, Urban and/or Regional Planning or a related discipline.

• 15+ years experience in NEPA document preparation and business development for environmental planning projects.

• 10+ years relevant Project and/or Program Management experience.

• Experience with Hawaii and Pacific Region planning projects.

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and staff management skills with experience in hiring and supervising staff at all levels.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage projects and interact with teams of staff, sub consultants, and clients.

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Dedication to high levels of client service and partnership, as well as technical execution.

• Motivation to grow AECOM's business.

• Commitment to fostering a close, inclusive, and productive team culture.

• Excellent multi-tasking skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proficient in MS Suite, SharePoint (or similar collaboration tools) and remote communications applications such as Teams, Zoom, etc.

• Experience working for and/or with the US Government, DOD, and specifically the US Navy.

• Experience working in the consulting industry.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of software applications.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

• Offered rate of compensation (Hawaii locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 

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 absences, 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.

Work Environment: 

• Hybrid 

Pay Rate: $115k-$170k (Depending on Experience)

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive employer match
• Vacation time, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits
• Financial assistance program 
• Work/life balance

Please apply today for an immediate and confidential conversation!

PTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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