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About the Role

The Lead Environmental Compliance Manager serves as the owner’s environmental representative for the construction of hyperscale data centers across multiple U.S. states. This role translates permit conditions and environmental requirements into effective construction practices, partnering with project managers, contractors, and the EHS team to identify risks and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

Provide owner-side environmental compliance leadership, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal requirements and client expectations.
Establish and maintain a project-specific environmental compliance framework.
Maintain strong field presence to validate environmental controls and practices.
Perform quality checks of contractor and CM environmental inspections and documentation.
Coach CM and contractor teams on environmental findings and risks, driving corrective actions.
Identify, assess, and prioritize environmental risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support development and improvement of project environmental plans and procedures.
Partner with client environmental SMEs and permitting resources to ensure alignment with permit conditions.
Develop, track, and communicate environmental performance metrics, trends, and risks.
Participate in environmental incident and spill investigations.
Coordinate with waste vendors for compliant waste handling, profiling, storage, and disposal.
Support chemical inventory management and regulatory reporting.
Serve as a primary point of contact for practical environmental questions.
Support environmental readiness for startup and commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of environmental experience, including significant experience supporting large construction or capital projects.
Demonstrated ability to operate as an owner-side environmental leader.
Strong working knowledge of construction-phase environmental compliance domains.
Extensive hyperscale data center construction experience preferred; substantial experience with large-scale industrial construction is also acceptable.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. environmental requirements and experience applying permit conditions across multiple jurisdictions.
Proven ability to translate environmental requirements into practical execution through others.
Experience influencing CM and contractor performance and driving accountability without direct line authority.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver concise, executive-level updates.
Experience conducting environmental audits or assessments and verifying corrective action closure.
High standards for documentation quality, data integrity, and compliance reporting.
Familiarity with environmental management system concepts and continuous improvement practices preferred.
Ability to travel extensively based on project location demands.

Skills

Environmental Compliance
Construction Management
Risk Assessment
Environmental Permitting
Stormwater Management
Spill Prevention
Waste Management
Air and Dust Controls
Data Center Construction
Industrial Construction
Regulatory Reporting
Environmental Audits
Communication

Location

Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
U.S.

Work Type

Full-Time
Limited-term (1 year)
Potential to extend

Experience Level

Lead
8+ years of environmental experience
Significant experience supporting large construction or capital projects

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience

About the Company

ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities.
ERM is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
ERM's diverse team of experts supports clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability.
ERM utilizes a 'boots to boardroom' approach for comprehensive service models.

Equal Opportunity

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.