Environmental Remediation Team Leader

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented Environmental Remediation Team Leader to join our team in Wisconsin. Make a positive impact on your community while working on rewarding projects that shape the future of environmental remediation!

This hybrid role (office and remote) offers the opportunity to collaborate across multiple projects and accounts to achieve strategic objectives. The position includes both internal and external-facing responsibilities, allowing you to apply and further develop managerial and client development skills. In this role, the selected candidate will also assist/lead project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preparation.

 

Responsibilities for this position include:

 

• Overseeing the preparation of work plans and organizing project studies.
• Interfacing directly with technical project managers and project teams to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Understanding and incorporating client requirements in the management of projects, including commercial contract terms, change management processes, financial performance KPIs, etc.
• Using client and AECOM-prescribed tools to track and manage financial aspects of projects.
• Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet budgetary objectives, while adjusting project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Wisconsin state regulatory requirements and environmental standards is preferred.

 

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field AND 6 years of relevant environmental remediation experience, including site investigation and remediation and/or a demonstrated equiveillancy of education and experiences.  
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• This role is subject to a background check and motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in project management, including managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and financial tracking systems.

• 10 years of experience in site investigation and remediation.

• Professional certification preferred (e.g., Professional Engineer/Geologist, Chartered Engineer/Geologist, PMP, etc.).
• Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience successfully managing environmental projects for various types of clients.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.

Additional Information

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.