EHS Project Manager (Permitting & Compliance)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead environmental compliance, permitting, and related projects for a variety of industrial clients in the Northeast.
• Serve as a technical resource on environmental compliance and permitting, including but not limited to:
• Regulatory analyses of facility operations;
• Managing efforts to complete and maintain required regulatory reports;
• Correcting compliance deficiencies;
• Regulatory compliance assessments and audits at client facilities.
• Assist clients in the development and execution of Environmental Management Systems, including appropriate documentation and continuous improvement.
• Lead development of permitting and compliance strategies on projects.
• Aid clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, planning, training, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols.
• Meet client needs via meetings, proposal development, maintaining client relationships, and providing passionate client service.
• Maintain professional affiliations with outside organizations to stay abreast of environmental regulatory requirements and potential changes to federal and state rules.
• Work with other Stantec project managers and leaders on strategic pursuits within the company and region.
• Develop proposals and manage projects to meet client's scope, schedule, budget, profit expectations to meet project deliverables.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Provide quality assurance/quality control of project deliverables.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Direct relevant experience supporting or leading all aspects of environmental compliance, including but not limited to: air quality compliance, due diligence, auditing, and compliance assurance; environmental management systems (EMS) and ISO; EHS procedures development and training; stormwater, wastewater, chemical management, bulk liquid storage, and waste management.
• Strong understanding of EPA and state agency management rules and regulations, including CAA, CWA, EPCRA/SARA Title 3, RCRA, CERCLA (release reporting), DOT (Haz. Material Transportation), and other Federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Practical ability to analyze technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve.
• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically).
• Strategic thinking, proactive problem-solving, and a straightforward, hard (but smart) working, client-dedicated, and practical approach.
• Participation in EHS audits to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Practical ability to analyze technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve.
• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically).
• Strategic thinking, proactive problem-solving, and a straightforward, hard (but smart) working, client-dedicated, and practical approach.
• Participation in EHS audits to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Professional Engineer (PE), NYS strongly preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or the like is preferred.
• Prior to and/or during employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Education and Experience

• A BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Previous consulting and project management experience are preferred.
• Direct communication with clients and client management skills.
• Capable of promoting Stantec and discussing all our service offerings with a wide range of clients and/or prospective clients.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial sector projects. Power generation and mining experience is beneficial.
• Field experience is mandatory, with preference for industrial EHS compliance experience and environmental assessment implementation and oversight.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.