Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance

Perm/FT - Remote

Our client, a rapidly expanding U.S. data center operator, is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance to support environmental due diligence initiatives across their growing U.S. data center portfolio. This role will support site due diligence teams with evaluating site development risks and strategies related to environmental permitting and compliance, while advancing the company's commitment to sustainable development, risk management, and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Further develop and implement standardized procedures, tools, and training programs to support environmental due diligence and permitting across the company's U.S. portfolio.
• Provide subject matter expertise on environmental assessments and permitting, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), noise impact analyses, air permitting, water and wastewater permitting, and wetlands.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Construction, Operations, and Legal teams to ensure environmental requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and integrated into project planning, execution, and turnover.
• Represent the company in external stakeholder engagements, including interactions with regulatory agencies, local governments, community groups, and public hearings as needed.
• Track, interpret, and advise on changes to U.S. environmental regulations and policy, and develop compliance strategies accordingly.

Minimum Requirements

Experience / Skills

• 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting, compliance, and due diligence, preferably within data centers, infrastructure, energy, or large-scale industrial development.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations, with subject matter expertise in air quality and/or environmental noise.
• Experience managing environmental permitting for data centers or other high-impact, mission-critical infrastructure is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and reporting capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including interactions with regulators, consultants, internal leadership, and community representatives.
• Comfortable presenting environmental risk, permitting strategies, and compliance considerations to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A relevant graduate degree or professional certification is a plus.

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