Job#: 3013853

Job Description:

The Construction Environmental Compliance Lead will be a key player in both the strategy development and compliant execution of environmental permits for our projects during the construction phase of our DC lifecycle.

The Environmental Compliance Manager is part of a larger environmental team composed of environmental permitting and compliance managers that supports the on-time delivery and execution of data center while ensuring compliance with all environmental approvals. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate with subject-matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations and Environmental Requirements based on the timing of the overall construction schedule.

• Coordination with Permit Managers to understand permit conditions and drive understanding for Construction teams to ensure compliance with all environmental approvals

• Management of environmental and construction consultants that support the overall site delivery. Consultants support the Compliance Team by conducting required site inspections, regular reporting to internal stakeholders, assisting with agency discussions, submission of AHJ notifications and reports, and advising construction teams on compliance concerns that arise in the field.

• Identification and mitigation of issues that occur during construction related to any of the following: stormwater, wetlands, streams (CWA 404/401), threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservations, and air compliance. Assistance and coordination with permitting teams to deliver construction requested permit modifications.

• Support of regulatory agency, stakeholder and community engagement activities for new builds.

• Support of development of environmental risk and compliance mitigations to enable datacenter construction and operations within development timelines.

• Management of environmental compliance planning and execution for pre-construction activities and operational turnover.

• Communication of environmental requirements and environmental expertise to diverse internal and external stakeholders. Construction Environmental Compliance Manager will maintain and report project status regularly and contribute to the development and continued improvement of an Environmental Excellence program for datacenter delivery and construction.

Must haves:

• 5 or more years experience of environmental permitting or compliance and approvals experience in America, including management of environmental impact assessments, acquisition of permits, and cultural and ecological surveys and approvals.
• 5 or more years of program and project management experience in America, including permit timeline development, cross coordination amongst disciplines, contracting and leading consultant teams, driving deliverables to the business, etc.
• Experience with mission critical facilities or large-scale construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or equivalent
• Experience in construction and operational environmental compliance and experience working through environmental permitting and compliance in multiple markets.

To be successful, candidates must have a strong background in environmental permitting and compliance, be able to work in a dynamic and global organization and have a strong desire to continually learn and innovate. Expected to:

1. Have a strong background in project management and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive desired outcomes.

2. Have specific knowledge of environmental permitting programs and requirements including, but not limited to air quality, threatened and endangered species, CWA 404/401 permitting, stormwater construction general permits, SPCC, RCRA, etc.

3. Have a working knowledge of remedial investigations, remediation strategies and execution, site conceptual models and site management plans.

4. Have ability to follow construction schedules, and identify compliance risks and mitigation

5. Work well within a fast-paced organization who is a self-starter, process-minded, and collaborative.

Day to Day:

Environmental compliance that includes field inspection oversight of Environmental Consultants, review of report development and delivery and team cross coordination prior to, during, and after construction phases of the project life cycle, including support during transfer to Operations Environmental Compliance. Job requires strong knowledge in environmental regulations related to Clean Water Act sections 402, 401, and 404

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.