Lead Project Geologist / Assistant Project Manager

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.