Lead Project Geologist / Assistant Project Manager

Lead Project Geologist / Assistant Project Manager Full-time State/Province: California Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Oakland, CA - 300 Lakeside Driv Compensation: USD 94000 - USD 131000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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.

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Lead Project Geologist / Assistant Project Manager for immediate employment in our Oakland, California office. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals around the world. In this role, you will serve as both a technical lead and project management partner, supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through execution. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, coordinate project activities, and assist Project Managers with client communication, financial tracking, scheduling, and project delivery.

Lead technical execution of environmental site investigations and remediation projects. Apply geologic expertise to develop practical, technically sound solutions for complex environmental challenges. Interpret geologic and environmental data, conduct technical analyses, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, and regulatory deliverables. Support Project Managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, invoicing, and overall project execution. Assist with managing project scope, schedule, budgets, and resource allocation. Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel. Mentor and provide technical guidance to geologists, scientists, and junior staff. Monitor project performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions as needed. Provide technical quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on project deliverables. Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders. Support proposal preparation, cost estimating, and business development activities.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. 6+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects, or demonstrated equivalent education and experience. Current Professional Geologist (P.G.) license in the State of California. Experience with site investigations, remedial investigations, and environmental compliance. Valid driver's license. Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel when required.

Experience serving as a technical lead while supporting project management activities. Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders. Familiarity with project financial management, invoicing, forecasting, and resource