Lead Environmental Inspector​/Manager Lead Environmental Inspector​/Manager AECOM In-person · San

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Lead Environmental Inspector/Manager to join our Southern California Natural Resources Group in San Diego, CA. This is a part-time, on-call (as needed) position. Candidates may work remotely and occasional out of town travel is required.

The primary focus of this role is monitoring and coordinating environmental compliance for construction projects throughout the Southern California region. A strong background in wildlife biology and/or botany with knowledge of Southern California species is desired. Primary duties include providing oversight of construction to ensure environmental compliance and preparing required reports and documentation. Other duties may include being a primary author on complex technical documents for large-scale projects, analyzing historical studies and data, synthesizing compiled datasets, collaborating with a large team of technical experts, and providing project management support.

• Lead environmental compliance monitoring teams, including coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction contractors and conducting worker environmental awareness programs.
• Supports Environmental Compliance Manager on multiple projects; including review and interpretation of project plans and permits; staffing surveyors, monitors, and technical experts; and compliance coordination with clients, contractors, and resource agencies.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal staff on complex projects involving biological, cultural, and paleontological resource protection; species surveys; environmental permitting; mitigation, noise abatement, hazardous materials, and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Prepare and provide senior review of technical memorandums, environmental permitting documents, and other technical reports.
• Perform assignments requiring interpretation and application of federal, State, and local environmental regulations. Knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, BLM, CDFW, RWQCB, and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, CFGC, CWA and CCA), as well as knowledge of regional conservation planning and apply to assigned tasks.
• Lead wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping.
• Conduct special-status species surveys.
• Support restoration planning and design.
• Perform other related duties assigned, such as coordination with team members, scheduling of work, etc.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior‑level team member.
• Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
• Ability to independently manage projects or tasks and/or oversee project teams.
• Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS); manage, interpret, and analyze data.
• Support business development efforts in technical field.
• Provide survey Construction Lead support as needed.
• Conduct monitoring and survey fieldwork as part of a team and/or alone in diverse environments, which can include rugged terrain.

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well‑developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry‑leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

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