About the job
AECOM is on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Environmental Compliance Manager to support a range of gas utility projects across Southern California, including locations in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties. Opportunities may also arise in other areas throughout the Western United States.
*This is an on-call position with flexible hours based on project requirements. Weekly hours can vary widely, from none to full-time. The majority of the work (~90%) will take place in the field at project sites, with occasional remote or office work for meetings and administrative tasks. Please note that per diem is generally not provided for daily travel to and from job sites.*
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Environmental Compliance Manager on one or more projects, conducting thorough reviews and interpretations of project plans and permits. Manage and oversee the implementation of environmental compliance in the field, coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, while collaborating with surveyors, monitors, and technical experts. Prepare and review compliance reports.
- Effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams on complex projects focused on the protection of biological, cultural, and paleontological resources. This includes conducting species surveys, facilitating environmental permitting, and implementing mitigation strategies for noise, hazardous materials, air quality, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
- Draft and provide senior-level reviews of technical memoranda, environmental permitting documents, and various technical reports.
- Maintain regular communication with both the AECOM project manager and the client project manager. This management-level role demands exceptional communication skills, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail on high-profile projects.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line:
Join AECOM to collaborate with a global team that is interconnected through a robust technical practice network, allowing for knowledge sharing and innovative brainstorming. AECOM is a leading environmental firm renowned for technical excellence and innovative project delivery. We are committed to your success through our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is celebrated for its award-winning technical excellence and pioneering science, providing sustainable solutions for the most challenging global projects.

