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How to Apply for Environment Practice Operation Leader - Remediation Focus - US West Region

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure and environmental solutions, committed to building sustainable legacies. Working here means joining a team that tackles complex environmental challenges with innovative, large-scale projects. The company's focus on remediation and sustainability offers a chance to make a tangible impact on communities and ecosystems.

About This Role

As the Environment Practice Operation Leader for Remediation in the US West Region, you will drive operational excellence and profitability for a portfolio of remediation projects. This role is critical for ensuring project delivery meets financial and performance goals while coaching project managers to strengthen the team's capabilities. Your leadership will directly influence the region's success in restoring contaminated sites.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing financial dashboards for key remediation projects, followed by a call with portfolio delivery leads to address resource constraints or risk issues. You might then coach a project manager on contract governance, and later participate in a proposal review to ensure pricing aligns with risk. The role involves balancing strategic oversight with hands-on troubleshooting across the West Region.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in P&L management and operational performance for environmental remediation projects, with a track record of meeting financial targets.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including contract governance, pricing support, and risk management in a consulting or engineering environment.
  • Analytical skills to track KPIs, analyze financial data, and implement corrective actions to improve project performance.
  • Leadership experience building inclusive, high-performing teams and mentoring project managers to enhance their skills.

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific examples of P&L management for remediation projects, including budget sizes and outcomes.

2

Quantify your impact on operational performance, such as cost savings, schedule improvements, or risk mitigation.

3

Showcase your experience with contract governance and risk management in the environmental sector.

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Emphasize your ability to coach and develop project managers, with examples of team growth or mentorship.

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Tailor your resume to include relevant certifications (e.g., PMP) and familiarity with US West Region regulations.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience driving profitability and operational performance in remediation projects.', 'Your leadership style and how you build inclusive, high-performing teams.', "Your understanding of AECOM's commitment to sustainability and legacy-building.", "Specific examples of how you've improved project delivery through process improvements or risk management."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review AECOM's recent remediation projects in the US West Region, especially large-scale or innovative ones.
  • → Understand AECOM's sustainability goals and how the remediation practice aligns with them.
  • → Familiarize yourself with AECOM's organizational structure and the West Region's specific challenges (e.g., regulatory environment).
  • → Look into AECOM's approach to project management methodologies and any internal tools they use.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you turned around a underperforming remediation project; what actions did you take?
2 How do you approach resource management across multiple projects in a region?
3 Can you explain your process for contract governance and risk assessment on a complex remediation project?
4 How do you foster an inclusive team culture while driving performance?
5 What KPIs do you consider most critical for monitoring remediation project health?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical remediation skills without emphasizing commercial and operational experience.
  • Providing vague examples of P&L management without specific numbers or outcomes.
  • Neglecting to demonstrate leadership and coaching experience, which is central to this role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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