Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
EPP Department Manager - Southeast
Oversee and grow a 60‑person Southeast environmental planning and permitting department.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The manager will be responsible for revenue growth, P&L management, high staff utilization, and maintaining technical quality across natural‑resource studies, NEPA assessments, and multi‑million‑dollar permitting projects, while also mentoring and developing the team. • Lead and develop a team of ~60 environmental professionals across the southeastern U.S. • Drive revenue growth and manage department P&L while ensuring high staff utilization and quality. • Oversee natural resources studies, NEPA assessments, and multi‑million‑dollar permitting projects. • Review and develop proposals, business plans, and financial tracking for the department. • Advise regional managers on staff recruitment, retention, and technical excellence strategies. • Maintain technical roles as project manager, lead verifier, or technical lead as needed. • Collaborate with Project Delivery Leads to optimize financial performance and client satisfaction. • Identify and resolve operational challenges, creating standards and guides for resource activities. • Execute regional business development and client management initiatives. • Ensure compliance with federal and state permitting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸revenue growth
- ▸natural resources
- ▸nepa assessment
- ▸permitting projects
- ▸client management
What You Bring
The role requires a BA/BS in Environmental Sciences (or equivalent), at least 10 years of relevant experience with 2 years of leadership, a valid driver’s license, and U.S. citizenship; preferred candidates hold an advanced degree or MBA and have 15+ years of Southeast‑focused permitting experience. • BA/BS in Environmental Sciences plus 10+ years experience, including 2 years in leadership. • Valid driver’s license, ability to pass motor vehicle records check, and U.S. citizenship required. • Preferred: MA/MS or MBA; 15+ years in natural resource investigations in the Southeast. • Proven ability to manage interdisciplinary teams delivering complex environmental documents. • Experience in fiscal management, cost reporting, and staff supervision.
Requirements
- ▸ba/bs
- ▸mba
- ▸10+ yrs
- ▸15+ yrs
- ▸leadership
- ▸fiscal mgmt
Benefits
Based in Greenville, SC (hybrid model), the position offers a salary range of $170k‑$220k, comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, flexible work, and professional development, and a culture that values growth, collaboration, and impact. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D coverage. • Paid time off, leaves of absence, flexible work options, and well‑being resources. • Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan, and service recognition awards. • Access to training, development programs, and cutting‑edge technology.
Work Environment
Hybrid