Environmental Permitting Program Manager- Data Center

Job#: 3041414

Job Description:

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We are seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support the development and delivery of next-generation hyperscale data center campuses. This role will be responsible for leading environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts throughout the full project lifecycle, from site selection and feasibility through construction and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between developers, engineering teams, environmental consultants, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects remain compliant, on schedule, and positioned for successful execution.

This position is remote, with flexible location options. However, there is a preference for candidates based in Indiana as the sites are located across the Central and Western US

Occasional travel to site locations may be required as business needs arise, the role will otherwise remain remote.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage environmental due diligence and environmental permitting acquisition and approvals.
• Support compliance activities during site acquisition, design, and construction.
• Responsible for the development and on-time delivery of environmental permits to support construction of data centers.
• Regularly collaborate with key Microsoft stakeholders, including legal, design, construction, and operations teams.

Skills:

• Strong Background in environmental permitting and compliance
• Strong background in project management
• Advanced knowledge of environmental permitting programs, remedial investigations, remediation strategies and execution, site conceptual models, and site management plans.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent
• 10+ years of environmental permitting and approvals experience, including management of environmental impact assessments, acquisition of permits, new region regulatory reviews, cultural and ecological surveys and approvals, and environmental programs development.
• 5+ years conducting environmental due diligence and risk assessments for greenfield and brownfield sites, including environmental site assessments and remediation.
• Experience with mission critical facilities or large-scale construction projects
• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and high standards for quality of deliverables.
• Strong background in project management and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive desired outcomes.
• Specific knowledge of environmental permitting programs and requirements including, but not limited to air quality, threatened and endangered, USACE/404 permitting, SPCC, cultural resources, etc.
• Working knowledge of remedial investigations, remediation strategies and execution, site conceptual models and site management plans.
• Ability to develop permitting timelines, and identify permitting risks and mitigation

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

La Porte, IN, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

July 9, 2026

Pay Range:

$89 - $97 per hour

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