Expanded Learning Program Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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AECOM, is the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle.  We are built to deliver a better world and envision a world where infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.  AECOM seeks a strategic growth and operations leader to oversee environmental remediation services and accelerate higher‑returning, lower‑risk growth across the Gulf Coast and South‑Central markets.  The leader will combine operational excellence with strong client partnerships, market knowledge, and business development to expand our presence across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The role will lead a multidisciplinary team of environmental remediation professionals and serve as a trusted advisor to clients to position AECOM for continued market expansion. Imagine it. Delivered. 

Key Responsibilities

Industry and Market Leadership

• Build and strengthen client relationships across Gulf Coast and South‑Central Oil & Gas, Energy, and Industrial markets to identify strategic growth opportunities and expand AECOM’s market presence across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
• Maintain a deep understanding of market conditions, capital investment trends, regulatory developments, M&A activity, and emerging opportunities to inform strategy and pursuits.
• Serve as a visible leader in the regional community through industry organizations, conferences, client engagement, and strategic networking.
• Identify emerging market needs and align AECOM’s technical excellence and innovation to deliver integrated, future‑focused client solutions. 
• Collaborate across AECOM’s business lines to connect expertise and deliver holistic, multi‑disciplinary solutions. 

Operations

• Maximize operational performance by aligning people, project delivery, and client satisfaction to achieve sustainable, higher‑returning, lower‑risk growth.
• Provide operational leadership for complex projects and programs, resolving delivery challenges, mitigating risk, optimizing resources, and ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. 
• Champion consistent project delivery practices and quality standards across the department; conduct project reviews and dashboard deep dives to share successes and corrective actions.
• Guide teams through operational shifts while minimizing disruptions
• Use KPIs and analytics to manage pipeline health and adjust tactics.
• Develop and manage budgets to support business development, portfolio management, pursuit prioritization, project oversight, and disciplined execution.
• Evaluate potential opportunities to ensure alignment with AECOM’s strategy, risk posture, and growth priorities. 

People

• Lead and develop environmental professionals across multiple offices and programs, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and performance. 
• Anticipate market trends and align team capabilities to stay competitive; connect diverse expertise to innovate and deliver. 
• Set clear goals, actively listen, and provide consistent, constructive feedback; coach, mentor, and build the next generation of leaders.
• Develop strong talent pipelines and a culture of continuous learning; implement workforce and succession strategies to support long‑term growth.
• Assign work effectively to drive efficiency and ownership; hold yourself and teams accountable for measurable, high‑quality results.
• Advance a psychologically safe, diverse, and equitable workplace; operate with emotional intelligence to navigate complex dynamics.
• Model AECOM values — Safeguard, Collaborate, Deliver, Anticipate, Inspire, Dream — in everyday decisions and behaviors.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering in a relevant environmental remediation field AND ten (10) years of experience in a technical environmental remediation discipline with a proven track record in operational leadership OR a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Successful completion of background check and motor vehicle records check.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with operational responsibility for managing teams of 30+ professionals.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary environmental projects, programs, or operational teams with responsibility for business performance, project delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Gulf Coast and South‑Central Oil & Gas, Energy, and Industrial markets; proven ability to develop client relationships and identify growth opportunities across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years related experience, including 8+ years operations and staff management.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) or Geologist (PG).

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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.