Senior Environmental Program/Client Manager

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AECOM is seeking a strong leader to join our Sacramento team in a Senior Environmental Program/Client Manager role to help advance the growth of our Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice in the northern California region.  This is a hybrid role.

The successful candidate would be responsible for oversight of technical specialists and project teams to ensure successful delivery of multi-disciplinary environmental planning projects and programs in the Sacramento region, and potentially elsewhere in northern California. The role involves generating work through proactive marketing and business development, engaging with our expanding pool of public and private sector clients, as well as coordination with and oversight of our teams to prepare winning proposals.

AECOM is seeking well-networked candidates with a demonstrated ability to understand our clients’ most important challenges and opportunities, manage environmental planning projects and programs, develop proposals that speak to our differentiating qualities, and prepare deliverables that anticipate our clients’ needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a Client/Program Manager for key clients and/or projects, which includes responsibilities for scope development and adherence, financial management and reporting, subconsultant oversight, quality standards, and technical staff direction.
• Lead or support key pursuits and manage and develop client relationships and business opportunities with public agencies and the private sector.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams in preparing environmental documents in compliance with CEQA and associated regulatory/permitting processes (e.g., Clean Water Act 404/401, federal and state Endangered Species Acts, National Historic Preservation Act).
• Represent AECOM in the market through industry events, client engagements, and conferences.
• Provide advice, mentor, and enhance the professional development of other members of our team.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM 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 span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree.
• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with expertise in preparing and overseeing the development of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; preparing and overseeing regulatory permitting documents; and pursuing marketing and business development opportunities related to environmental planning and permitting.
• Valid driver's license is required for this role.  
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 15+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with expertise in preparing and overseeing the development of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; preparing and overseeing regulatory permitting documents; and pursuing marketing and business development opportunities related to environmental planning and permitting.
• Experience in marketing and business development efforts in pursuit of new projects and contracts.
• Strong network of and experience with public sector clients, specifically in the Sacramento region.
• Experience managing environmental compliance projects or programs, requiring coordination of interdisciplinary teams, management of budget(s), and meeting schedule(s).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, exceptional writing and communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients (in-person and virtually), and an ability to ensure performance of internal technical teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence and experience in working with teams, clients, and subcontractors.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.