Environmental Data Management - Lead

AECOM is seeking a mid-level Environmental Data Manager to support our enterprise environmental data management system (EarthSoft EQuIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of environmental data and terminology, good communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a team Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a high-performing team toward achieving operational and strategic goals. You’ll serve as a mentor, problem-solver, and project driver—ensuring that team efforts align with broader organizational objectives. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership acumen.This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule including both in-office and remote work options and will be located in Pretoria, South Africa (Centurion office).Management Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.Lead, coach, and motivate a team of professionals to meet performance targets by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementConduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planningSet strategic direction and provide clear guidance to align team efforts with organizational goals.Cultivate a high-performance culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.Lead regular check-ins and performance reviews to support growth and accountability.Oversee financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.Drive talent development by identifying skill gaps and enabling upskills and career progression.Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.Contribute to business strategy, offering insights for growth and innovation.Mentor and coach team members for career growthBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersSupport resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal team utilization.Technical Responsibilities:The ideal candidate will be able to understand requests from environmental subject matter experts.Gather, organize, and validate field data from environmental monitoring activities such as air, soil, and water quality assessments.Manage field and analytical data in relational database systems like EarthSoft EQuIS, Locus EIM, or other environmental databases.Conducting QA/QC for electronic data deliverables with laboratory analytical data to ensure quality.Generating standardized report output through software tools like EQuIS or EIM.Prepare environmental data summaries and compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.Utilize statistical tools and predictive modeling techniques to assess environmental impacts and forecast trends.Design and create dashboards and visualizations using platforms such as Power BI or EQuIS Enterprise.Ensure data meets reporting standards and guidelines set by local, state, and federal authorities.Responsible for generating Borelogs through multiple platforms like gINT, open source, or EQuIS.Supporting legacy data migrations to EQuIS/EIM as needed, ensuring proper formatting and compatibility.Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and team members to achieve project objectives efficiently.Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project staff, analytical laboratory, data validator, and GIS analysts.Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.