Application Guide

How to Apply for Environmental Project Manager - Remediation Focus

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that stands out for its commitment to 'building sustainable legacies,' focusing on innovative environmental solutions that address complex challenges. Working here means contributing to high-impact projects that shape communities while being part of a forward-thinking organization that values technical excellence and sustainability.

About This Role

This Environmental Project Manager role focuses specifically on remediation projects, particularly leaking underground storage tank (UST) investigations and cleanups in the Northeast US. You'll manage all aspects of large-scale projects from design through construction while maintaining client relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance, making a direct impact on environmental protection and public safety.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing technical reports from field staff, participating in client calls to discuss project progress, developing remediation design elements, and mentoring junior team members on report writing. You'll balance remote coordination of field activities with periodic site visits to Northeast locations, while ensuring all work aligns with regulatory requirements and safety standards.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with leaking UST investigation/remediation projects, not just general environmental work
  • Possesses specific knowledge of UST regulations in at least one of these states: CT, MA, NH, NY, or RI
  • Demonstrates a proven track record of managing project scope, schedule, and budget for complex remediation projects
  • Shows experience mentoring junior staff while maintaining strong health and safety protocols

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Quantify your UST project experience - specify number of projects, dollar values managed, and regulatory agencies you've worked with in the Northeast states mentioned

2

Highlight any remote project management experience since this is a remote position, emphasizing how you've maintained oversight without daily in-person presence

3

Mention specific remediation technologies you've worked with (e.g., in-situ chemical oxidation, bioremediation, pump-and-treat) relevant to UST cleanups

4

Include examples of client relationship building with regulatory agencies like CT DEEP, MassDEP, or NYSDEC

5

Demonstrate your health and safety stewardship by describing specific protocols you've implemented or supervised during field activities

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with leaking UST projects in the Northeast region, naming states and regulatory frameworks you've worked with", 'Examples of successfully managing the triple constraint (scope, schedule, budget) on remediation projects of similar scale', "How you've mentored junior staff while maintaining safety standards during field operations", "Your understanding of AECOM's sustainability focus and how your remediation work aligns with building 'sustainable legacies'"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's recent remediation projects in the Northeast - check their project portfolio for similar work
  • → Their 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and how environmental remediation fits into this framework
  • → Recent company news about remote work policies and how they support distributed project teams
  • → AECOM's approach to client relationship management in the environmental sector

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a specific leaking UST project you managed from investigation through remediation completion
2 How have you handled regulatory negotiations with agencies like MassDEP or NYSDEC when they challenged your remediation approach?
3 Describe your process for mentoring junior staff on technical report writing while maintaining project timelines
4 How do you ensure health and safety compliance during remote supervision of field staff?
5 What innovative remediation approaches have you implemented that reduced costs or accelerated cleanup timelines?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Vague descriptions of UST experience without specific project details, technologies used, or regulatory jurisdictions
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating project management or client relationship abilities
  • Not addressing the remote nature of the position and how you'll manage field visits and team supervision
  • Generic safety statements without concrete examples of safety protocols you've implemented or enforced

📅 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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