Senior Technical Lead/Project Manager - CCR Practice (Remote)

$120,000 - $160,000/Yr

AECOM - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Austin, TX

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Technical Leader for its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Practice. This role involves managing projects, providing technical direction, and serving as a subject matter expert in CCR and solid waste management. The successful candidate will lead client-facing teams, develop new client relationships, and support the growth of engineering and environmental services within the power and industrial markets. The position offers opportunities for career development and requires a strong understanding of federal regulations related to CCR impoundments and landfills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager and/or technical task leader on key projects and accounts.
• Develop new clients and support existing client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical leadership in the areas of CCR ash basin closure, landfill design, solid waste management, groundwater and related regulatory, planning, design and construction phase projects.
• Prepare qualifications, technical approach, and selling messages and communicate them in proposals and project interviews.
• Serve as senior consultant for current and future projects, working with internal project teams and clients to set strategic direction for project execution.
• Participate in national/regional industry organizations, as appropriate on behalf of AECOM and AECOM's clients.
• Help recruit new talent to grow AECOM's team.

Requirements

• BA/BA + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• U.S. Citizen/Resident.

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Environmental), Geology or Hydrogeology.
• Master's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Environmental, etc.), Geology or Hydrogeology.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.).
• Minimum ten years of related technical experience in engineering, geology or hydrogeology.
• Ten years of project management experience.
• Five years of experience in CCR-related projects.
• 15+ years of related project experience in Civil Design, CCR, Environmental Infrastructure or Geotechnical Engineering projects related to CCR management, solid waste management, remediation construction, water resources, dams and impoundments.
• Ten+ years of experience working for an engineering consulting organization or power company.
• Knowledgeable in the power market and clientele.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the proven ability for effective professional communications to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Excellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, ability to work both independently and within teams, and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated business development experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading proposal efforts and account management.
• Availability to travel within the United States to visit team locations, client sites and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting and developing capabilities to meet business and client needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks
• U.S. and global well-being programs
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan