Job Summary

AECOM Colombia seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager to support existing project and to contribute to the growth of our environmental services growing portfolio of projects in various industrial sectors.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations in Colombia,

• Manage and deliver environmental inputs to large scale infrastructure projects - including road, power -energy, water and Oil&Gas. Providing environmental inputs across all project lifecycles; from early strategy development, through feasibility, optioneering/ option selection, outline design, to detailed design, discharging of consents, construction and scheme operation/ maintenance.

• Leading managing and coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs across a range of projects, with a focus on the management of EIAs in support of gaining development consent. Includes managing the preparation of EIA screening and scoping reports and Environmental Statements, including the technical review of specialist chapters. Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery

• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders

• Supporting and leading the identification of new business opportunities and associated fee and technical proposal development, which will include promoting AECOM’s E&S services to both internal and external audiences.

• Occasional travel required.

• Excellent verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewing – all with an attention to detail.

• Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Familiar with project invoicing and cash flow management

• Manages and directs professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects

• Leads teams by utilizing advanced scientific principles, theories, and practices

• Utilizes existing technologies and past experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems

• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and national regulations to ensure compliance

• Analyzes financial statements and completes budget tracking

• Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to area manager

• Oversees the preparation of work plans and organizes project studies

• Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems with the support of the project team

• Supervises junior and mid-level staff during all phases of project work

• Conducts reviews and provides staff feedback for continued improvement

• Interest in business development

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Environmental Engineering, or related field with + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Project Management training or Project Management Professional credential

• Master’s degree in Environmental, Sustainability, or related degree

• Due to the nature of the work Colombia Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental engineering, science or related discipline with a Professional License

• Bilingüe (Spanish and English)

• 6+ years’ experience in Project management in environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental management Plans, ICAs. An excellent understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment processes (including screening and scoping), environmental assessment methods and applicable planning legislation and knowledge in permitting process with local environmental authorities.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication, both verbal and written skills

• Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.