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Environmental Remediation Area Manager

AECOM
full-time
Remote
Posted 3/26/2026
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Area Manager with a focus on Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation. Area Managers are responsible for overseeing the performance of a group of major programs and/or projects to assure the achievement of internal and client-facing KPIs. The location of this position is based in California. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to be involved in and execute billable work.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Project Delivery:

  • Drives program performance to meet and/or exceed client satisfaction and KPIs.

  • Understands and drives business performance and the attainment and exceedance of internal KPIs.

  • Interacts with business leadership on governance & risk issues to ensure risk management triggers are identified and addressed proactively.

  • Develops and formulates solutions to client problems/issues.

  • Participates in project reviews of major program/project dashboards/deep dives to identify issues and improve performance.

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    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master's Degree preferred.

    • 15 years related experience.

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    • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.

    • Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.

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    • Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.

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    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.

    ReqID: J10137696

    Business Line: Environment

    Business Group: DCS

    Strategic Business Unit: West

    Career Area: Business Management

    Work Location Model: Remote

    Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 190000 - yearly

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