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Remote deputy district attorney jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first legal offices and distributed government-contracted teams operating in prosecution, public law, and criminal justice reform. Employers hiring remotely right now include World Business Lenders, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and AECOM. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced and accomplished Remediation Construction Deputy Practice Director to support the strategic direction, growth, and operational leadership of its Remediation Construction Practice. This senior leadership position will partner with the Director to advance business strategy, expand client relationships, strengthen project delivery capabilities, and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of complex environmental remediation and construction programs.
This is a remote role that may be based anywhere within the U.S. Out of state travel will be required for this role.
The Deputy Director will provide leadership across project execution, business development, financial performance, workforce development, and technical quality. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental remediation and construction delivery, including contaminated site cleanup, soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous materials management, treatment system implementation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will bring the ability to lead through project and department managers, establish consistent operational practices, manage business risks, and align technical resources with client and market demands.
Working collaboratively with AECOM’s Environment, Construction Management, Engineering, and Program Management teams, the Deputy Director will help position the business for continued growth while ensuring the successful delivery of safe, high-quality, and financially sound projects. This is an opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded leader to influence business performance, develop future leaders, strengthen key client partnerships, and advance AECOM’s position in the environmental remediation market.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director to establish and execute the strategic direction, business objectives, and growth plans for the remedial construction practice.
- Provide senior-level operational leadership across a portfolio of environmental remediation and construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client commitments, and AECOM standards.
- Oversee the performance of project and department managers, establishing expectations for project controls, financial management, schedule performance, risk mitigation, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Drive business development and strategic client engagement, identifying opportunities across federal, state, municipal, industrial, and commercial markets.
- Lead or support major pursuits, including capture planning, proposal strategy, pricing reviews, executive presentations, contract negotiations, and development of strategic client relationships.
- Maintain oversight of financial performance, including revenue growth, backlog, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, resource utilization, and project financial risk.
- Establish and promote consistent approaches to remedial construction execution, constructability, subcontractor management, procurement, field operations, and project delivery.
- Ensure the integration of health, safety, environmental protection, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into all project and operational activities.
- Provide executive-level guidance on complex project challenges, contractual matters, claims, change management, project recovery, and client escalations.
- Coordinate with technical and operational leaders across AECOM to integrate remediation design, environmental engineering, construction management, and field implementation capabilities.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives to support current operations and anticipated business growth.
- Mentor and develop project executives, project managers, construction managers, and emerging leaders, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor market conditions, client needs, regulatory developments, and emerging remediation technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
- Represent AECOM in executive client meetings, industry engagements, strategic planning sessions, and other external forums to strengthen the company's reputation and market presence.
- Support the Director in organizational planning, performance reviews, operational reporting, and implementation of business initiatives, assuming delegated leadership responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery.
- Out of state travel will be required for this role.
- A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of relevant experience in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery, including progressively responsible leadership of complex projects, programs, and business operations.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience providing senior-level leadership for complex environmental remediation or construction programs, including oversight of project performance, financial results, safety, quality, and client relationships.
- Experience leading project managers, construction managers, or multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering multiple projects or major programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development, client engagement, proposal development, and growth initiatives.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credential.
- Demonstrated success overseeing a substantial portfolio of environmental remediation and remedial construction projects, including complex soil and groundwater cleanup, hazardous materials management, treatment systems, and site restoration.
- Experience with business-unit or department-level financial management, including revenue growth, profitability, backlog development, forecasting, resource allocation, and operational performance.
- Established record of developing strategic client relationships, leading major pursuits, securing new contracts, and expanding services with existing clients.
- Experience with federal and state environmental remediation programs, industrial facilities, large-scale contaminated sites, and complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, developing management teams, building talent pipelines, and establishing scalable operational processes.
- Strong executive communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align multidisciplinary teams around business priorities.
- Experience with complex change order or claim dispute resolution.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
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THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 20, 2027.
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.
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.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced and accomplished Remediation Construction Deputy Practice Director to support the strategic direction, growth, and operational leadership of its Remediation Construction Practice. This senior leadership position will partner with the Director to advance business strategy, expand client relationships, strengthen project delivery capabilities, and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of complex environmental remediation and construction programs.
This is a remote role that may be based anywhere within the U.S. Out of state travel will be required for this role.
The Deputy Director will provide leadership across project execution, business development, financial performance, workforce development, and technical quality. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental remediation and construction delivery, including contaminated site cleanup, soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous materials management, treatment system implementation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will bring the ability to lead through project and department managers, establish consistent operational practices, manage business risks, and align technical resources with client and market demands.
Working collaboratively with AECOM’s Environment, Construction Management, Engineering, and Program Management teams, the Deputy Director will help position the business for continued growth while ensuring the successful delivery of safe, high-quality, and financially sound projects. This is an opportunity for a strategic, commercially minded leader to influence business performance, develop future leaders, strengthen key client partnerships, and advance AECOM’s position in the environmental remediation market.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director to establish and execute the strategic direction, business objectives, and growth plans for the remedial construction practice.
- Provide senior-level operational leadership across a portfolio of environmental remediation and construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client commitments, and AECOM standards.
- Oversee the performance of project and department managers, establishing expectations for project controls, financial management, schedule performance, risk mitigation, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Drive business development and strategic client engagement, identifying opportunities across federal, state, municipal, industrial, and commercial markets.
- Lead or support major pursuits, including capture planning, proposal strategy, pricing reviews, executive presentations, contract negotiations, and development of strategic client relationships.
- Maintain oversight of financial performance, including revenue growth, backlog, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, resource utilization, and project financial risk.
- Establish and promote consistent approaches to remedial construction execution, constructability, subcontractor management, procurement, field operations, and project delivery.
- Ensure the integration of health, safety, environmental protection, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into all project and operational activities.
- Provide executive-level guidance on complex project challenges, contractual matters, claims, change management, project recovery, and client escalations.
- Coordinate with technical and operational leaders across AECOM to integrate remediation design, environmental engineering, construction management, and field implementation capabilities.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives to support current operations and anticipated business growth.
- Mentor and develop project executives, project managers, construction managers, and emerging leaders, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor market conditions, client needs, regulatory developments, and emerging remediation technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
- Represent AECOM in executive client meetings, industry engagements, strategic planning sessions, and other external forums to strengthen the company's reputation and market presence.
- Support the Director in organizational planning, performance reviews, operational reporting, and implementation of business initiatives, assuming delegated leadership responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery.
- Out of state travel will be required for this role.
- A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of relevant experience in environmental remediation, remedial construction, construction management, or environmental project delivery, including progressively responsible leadership of complex projects, programs, and business operations.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience providing senior-level leadership for complex environmental remediation or construction programs, including oversight of project performance, financial results, safety, quality, and client relationships.
- Experience leading project managers, construction managers, or multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering multiple projects or major programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development, client engagement, proposal development, and growth initiatives.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credential.
- Demonstrated success overseeing a substantial portfolio of environmental remediation and remedial construction projects, including complex soil and groundwater cleanup, hazardous materials management, treatment systems, and site restoration.
- Experience with business-unit or department-level financial management, including revenue growth, profitability, backlog development, forecasting, resource allocation, and operational performance.
- Established record of developing strategic client relationships, leading major pursuits, securing new contracts, and expanding services with existing clients.
- Experience with federal and state environmental remediation programs, industrial facilities, large-scale contaminated sites, and complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, developing management teams, building talent pipelines, and establishing scalable operational processes.
- Strong executive communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align multidisciplinary teams around business priorities.
- Experience with complex change order or claim dispute resolution.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future.
-
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 20, 2027.
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote deputy district attorney jobs.
- Active bar membership in the hiring state required at time of appointment
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Prior criminal law experience including courtroom or trial work
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume misdemeanor or felony caseload
- Familiarity with case management systems and electronic discovery tools
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills for motions, hearings, and jury trials
Tips for Your Remote Deputy District Attorney Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote deputy district attorney openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async legal work in your resume
Remote employers want proof you can move cases forward without daily in-person contact. Call out specific experience drafting motions, coordinating with detectives, or managing discovery independently through email or case management platforms.
Build a writing sample set before you apply
Written advocacy carries extra weight in remote deputy district attorney hiring because it substitutes for in-person observation. Prepare two or three redacted samples, including a motion and a legal brief, that show your argument structure and research depth.
Prepare for video-based trial simulation interviews
Remote hiring panels for prosecution roles often include a mock oral argument or case presentation over video. Practice arguing on camera, managing exhibits through screen share, and maintaining courtroom-ready composure without physical presence.
Remote Deputy District Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote deputy district attorney job?
Remote deputy district attorney roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong written advocacy, independent case management, and disciplined communication without an office environment. Remote employers screen for experience drafting legal documents without in-person collaboration, comfort using case management software, and the ability to coordinate with law enforcement and courts through digital channels. Highlighting successful remote or hybrid legal work in past roles gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote deputy district attorneys?
Companies hiring remote deputy district attorneys right now include World Business Lenders, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and AECOM, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote hiring in this role is most common at distributed public law organizations, government-contracted legal services firms, and remote-first criminal justice nonprofits with multi-state operations.
Can you get a remote deputy district attorney job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage cases independently from day one with minimal supervision. Your best path in is through remote law clerk roles, public defender internships completed remotely, or legal aid work that demonstrates you can handle caseloads and deadlines without an in-office support structure. A writing sample portfolio and demonstrated proficiency with legal research platforms strengthen your application considerably.
Do you need a degree for remote deputy district attorney jobs?
Usually, yes. A Juris Doctor and an active state bar license are standard requirements for deputy district attorney roles, remote or otherwise. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated courtroom experience, written advocacy quality, and familiarity with digital case management tools heavily alongside credentials, so candidates with strong practical records stand out even when competing against applicants from more credentialed backgrounds.
Which industries hire the most remote deputy district attorneys?
The sectors hiring the most remote deputy district attorneys are Education and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed legal teams to handle prosecution, compliance oversight, and criminal justice work across multiple jurisdictions without requiring attorneys to be on-site full time.
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