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AECOM is actively growing the East Region Environmental Planning & Permitting (EPP) practice and is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for its Nuclear and Radiological Services Group within the southeastern EPP Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for team management and have experience overseeing environmental assessment report development for nuclear power plant license renewal or new nuclear power projects. The successful applicant will join a network of existing AECOM EPP specialists across the US.

For this opportunity, we will consider placing candidates in any of our Southeastern regional offices including, but not limited to, the following: Oak Ridge, TN; Franklin, TN; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Greenville, SC; Columbia, SC; and Charleston, SC.

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

• Manage the preparation of environmental assessment reports (e.g., Environmental Report, Environmental Impact Statement) is support of nuclear projects
• Develop, manage, and administer all staff and projects carried out by those directly reporting to this position.
• Manage and perform projects to scope, schedule, and budget, learning and applying AECOM’s project management systems and software. The candidate will complete AECOM’s in-house Project Management certification program within the first 2 years of employment.
• Coordinate, manage, and direct project field and data collection efforts.
• Develop, manage, and deliver business strategy and tactics, high-quality proposals, interdisciplinary teams, and documents and report deliverables.
• Serve as an interface with clients and regulatory personnel on complex projects and through business development initiatives.
• Proactively enforce a culture of producing high-quality work and the importance of Health & Safety within the team.
• Provide technical support to the EPP Department and individual Project Managers and support inter-disciplinary business development activities.
• Collaborate with other AECOM offices, practices, and business lines.
• Serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level staff.
• Perform client visits and field activities that require work outside the office and overnight travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or an earth science-related field.
• 10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in preparation of environmental assessment reports in support of actions covered by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• 2 Years of Leadership required
• 5 years of experience working with a nuclear utility, nuclear fuel cycle facility, or nuclear industry contractor supporting licensing actions.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience working with a nuclear utility, nuclear fuel cycle facility, or nuclear industry contractor supporting licensing actions.
• Experience leading teams of professionals in executing environmental studies, environmental permitting support, and other related studies/assessments/analyses.
• Experience with regulator and stakeholder engagement.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery.
• PMP or other project management certification.
• Active participation in industry organizations (e.g., National Association of Environmental Professionals, American Nuclear Society, Women in Nuclear, Electric Power Research Institute).

• Must be able to travel.
• Relocation will be considered for this position. Preferred location will be to Greenville, SC.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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