Senior Environmental Project Manager - Deputy Program Manager

Job Description
AECOMhas a unique opportunity fora Senior Project Manager to build upon their technical and management skills within our Environmental business line to be based in our AECOM office in Houston, Texas with the potential to grow into program management operations support roles as part of our Remediation Team. Project and Program Managers are responsible for overseeing the performance of a group of projects/portfolios to assure the achievement of internal and client facing KPIs and project goals.The position requires an especially accomplished individual to interface with clients, lead and support business development opportunities, and lead/influence solutions and strategies for a portfolio of remediation sites. Applicants with verifiable experience in technical roles performing and managing investigation/cleanup of contaminants of concern are highly preferred.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Project Delivery:
Manages projects, directs data analysis and reporting for specific environmental project tasks and guide site remediation strategies bringing sites to closure
Collaborates and participate in technical discussions with project team members
Adheres to AECOM’s Quality Management System (QMS) in execution of projects and portfolios
Interacts with various state agencies to develop favorable risk-based remediation goals
Develops and maintains communication channels with clients, stake holders, and internal project teams
Develops and formulate solutions to client problems/issues
Participates in project reviews of major program/project dashboards/deep dives to identify issues and improve performance
Embraces workflow optimization and adoption of digital tools
Actively integrates global resources into project delivery and manages the change associated with this transition
Organically grow current portfolios through exceptional project delivery and client relationships
Operations:
In support of Program Manager, drives monthly, quarterly, and annual performance related to financial forecasting
Drive program performance to meet and/or exceed client satisfaction and KPIs
Drive business performance and the attainment and exceedance of internal KPIs
Work alongside Program Manager to drive strong working capital performance within the department by actively monitoring cash flow (Unbilled, Billed AR, and DSO)
Drive consistent project management practices and procedures across groups of projects/portfolio in alignment with AECOM Project Delivery System (PDS) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
Assist Program Manager to maintain departmental compliance with Business Line Pricing guidance and DOA approval framework
Assist Program Manager to ensure the accuracy of the department’s sales pipeline data
Participate in proposal development to support business growth
Acts as a point of escalation for project issues and makes recommendations to improve performance. This may include addressing project resourcing gaps, supporting technical issues, resolving invoicing and cash collection challenges, addressing subconsultant and vendor concerns, etc.
People:
Builds, maintains, and facilitates trusting relationships with key contacts across the depth and breadth of client organizations
Serves as a focal point for major issue resolution, and provide rapid follow-up to address concerns
Actively shares people management responsibilities with the Program Manager
Directs and coordinates work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
Participates in feedback for portfolio Project Managers and execution teams to assure client satisfaction and long-term growth
Promotes health and safety stewardship, including performing local field visits