Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
EPP Department Manager - Southeast
Lead Southeast environmental planning dept, overseeing staff, P&L and project delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead managers and professional staff to grow company technical expertise. • Review proposals for technical accuracy and financial viability. • Develop business plans and track financial metrics. • Advise regional managers on growth, recruitment, retention and technical excellence. • Recruit and retain staff at all levels. • Serve as project manager, lead verifier or technical lead as needed. • Collaborate with Project Delivery Leads to improve project financial results and client satisfaction. • Lead and support business development initiatives. • Identify and solve routine and unusual operational problems, creating standards and guides for natural‑resource activities. • Execute tactical business plans to drive regional growth and profitability aligned with global strategy. • Manage regional business development, client relationships and resource allocation; contribute to strategic planning. • Direct work of associates performing varied tasks within the field. • Apply deep expertise, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills to deliver high‑quality outcomes. • Ensure compliance with federal and state permitting requirements, including NEPA assessments and impact statements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical leadership
- ▸proposal review
- ▸project management
- ▸process improvement
- ▸regulatory compliance
- ▸client management
What You Bring
We are seeking a full‑time Department Manager for the Southeast Area Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Department, overseeing approximately 60 professionals across the southeastern United States. The role is responsible for driving revenue growth, maintaining high staff utilization without compromising quality, safety or performance, managing the department’s profit and loss, and mentoring staff. Success requires an excellent work ethic, strong interpersonal skills and a professional attitude. Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS in Environmental Sciences (or equivalent) with ten years of related experience, including at least two years of leadership, a valid driver’s license and U.S. citizenship. Preferred qualifications are an MA/MS or MBA, fifteen or more years of natural‑resource investigation experience in the Southeast, proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams producing complex environmental documents, and experience in fiscal management and reporting for large projects.
Requirements
- ▸environmental science
- ▸leadership
- ▸fiscal management
- ▸mba
- ▸us citizenship
- ▸driver’s license
Benefits
Relocation and sponsorship are not available for this position. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance, travel insurance, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan. Employees join a global team that champions growth and career ambitions, working on groundbreaking projects locally and worldwide with cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts. Our award‑winning training and development programs expand technical expertise and leadership skills, while a respectful, collaborative and inclusive workplace ensures the freedom to grow. The position is based in Greenville, South Carolina (10 Patewood Dr) with a hybrid work model and offers a salary range of $170,000‑$220,000 per year.
Work Environment
Hybrid