Environmental Manager

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power and fiber in key markets where hyperscale and AI demand is going. Our approach is collaborative with governments, utilities, cities, and regions to ensure development is targeted for optimal locations, maximizing economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing impact on neighbors. Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, organized, and outgoing Environmental Manager to join our growing team to drive environmental diligence and compliance throughout the life cycle of our projects across the United States. The Environmental Manager will be a key position supporting environmental matters in development and construction efforts in selected markets, interfacing with internal team members, state and local governments, technical consultants, and contractors.

The Environmental Manager will collaborate with a matrixed set of stakeholders, focusing on environmental compliance during all stages of the development process such as site selection, diligence, master planning, zoning/entitlements, permitting, extending infrastructure, and supporting earthworks specific to data center campus uses. They will act as the technical environmental lead for assigned projects.

A strong candidate demonstrates the ability to blend environmental knowledge and site development skills, proactively generating creative solutions to address the complexities of large-scale development projects. They must exhibit integrity, tenacity, and a results-driven mindset, with effective communication and partnership-building skills for both internal and external stakeholders while managing a growing portfolio of sites nationwide.

This is an exciting role with an opportunity to build skills, leverage experienced mentorship, and grow within a dynamic company on the cutting edge of data center campus development.

Responsibilities

• Interpret environmental desktop resources for groups evaluating potential development properties to identify early risk indicators and due diligence questions.
• Review environmental assessment, characterization, and site investigations to support the site inquiry and diligence process, vetting prospective sites and assessing risks and opportunities.
• Manage local environmental due diligence processes and teams.
• Oversee and interpret environmental diligence items, reporting findings focused on constraints or risks, including:
  • Wetland and stream delineation and assessments
  • Vegetation inventories
  • Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
  • Endangered resource reviews
  • Cultural and historic assessments
  • Noise modeling and analysis
  • Air permitting
  • Data collection and mapping
• Provide input on land planning concepts and strategy based on technical knowledge and identification of environmental development constraints.
• Support the development process to ensure timely submission and execution of necessary environmental permits to meet project timelines.
• Organize environmental communications with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to company safety and sustainability standards.
• Assist with developing scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication.
• Track compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including obtaining necessary permits (e.g., wetlands, air quality, stormwater).
• Coordinate the permitting process for construction projects, including wetland protection, stormwater management, and wildlife conservation.
• Monitor and manage environmental impacts during construction, ensuring adherence to mitigation plans, permit conditions, and regulations.
• Oversee development of stormwater management plans, implement erosion control measures, and oversee pollution prevention practices on-site.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with CERCLA and RCRA requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and regulatory agencies to integrate environmental considerations into project design and execution.
• Oversee the protection of water resources, including groundwater and surface water, through proper site management and compliance with water use regulations.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, facilitating site inspections and ensuring accurate reporting of environmental compliance activities.
• Interface with state and local environmental permitting agencies.
• Attend relevant City Council/County Supervisor meetings as needed to support projects.
• Interface with state and local planning/zoning commissions and public works staff.
• Represent Tract positively and consistently within the community, aligning with Tract values.
• Assist with relationship management with adjacent neighbors, community groups, and environmental groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Archaeology, or equivalent.
• Minimum eight years’ experience managing the environmental portion of land development and construction projects throughout the United States.
• Data center experience greatly preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience with wetland and stream delineation and assessments, vegetation inventories, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, endangered resource reviews, cultural and historic assessments, sound modeling and analysis, data collection, and mapping.
• Successful nationwide experience preparing national, state, and local environmental applications with various Federal and State Agencies.
• Demonstrated experience with construction environmental permitting and compliance on development projects.
• Responsible, ethical, and collaborative mindset with a can-do attitude and pride in work product.
• Ability to manage projects and teams to successful and predictable outcomes.
• Problem-solving skills, leveraging independent analysis, local relationships, corporate resources, and executive support.
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to manage time and energy independently toward well-understood target outcomes.
• Curiosity coupled with the ability to network in structured and unstructured environments to quickly identify, understand, and communicate opportunities and challenges.
• Detail-oriented to support data-driven analysis and decision-making.
• Strong written communication skills, including internal reports, dashboards, and external land use applications.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including internal presentations and public speaking at local government meetings when needed.
• Ability to collaborate with and guide both external and internal teams.
• Baseline financial expertise, including budgeting and managing project expenses.
• Eagerness to be part of building something unique, special, and valuable in a dynamic environment with a top-notch team.

Pay

Expected salary range: $150K–$165K base salary plus discretionary bonus.

Schedule

This position may require occasional travel to Tract Headquarters or Tract markets.

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K program
• Standard paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO

Location

Denver, Seattle, Alexandria, VA, or remote.