Environmental Permits & Compliance Lead, Argentina

Arrise; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 139,086,000 - 185,448,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks an experienced Environmental Permits Manager for Argentina to oversee permit acquisition, monitoring and regulatory compliance on major projects. The role bridges engineering and authorities, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensuring adherence to timelines.

The candidate will lead environmental studies, manage baseline scopes, and coordinate with provincial and national agencies while maintaining auditable documentation and risk mitigation aligned

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental fields with professional registration and 5–8 years of relevant practice.
• 8–10 years of experience in environmental management and permits, with 5+ years in mining, energy or infrastructure in Argentina.
• Knowledge of local and national regulatory regimes and EPC/EPCM environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage permits matrix, deadlines and submissions, including environmental reports and biennial updates.
• Define environmental scope, supervise baselines and assess impacts with mitigation measures.
• Track commitments, provide constraints to engineering, and prepare periodic regulatory progress reports.
• Support citizen participation and liaison with authorities, ensuring compliant documentary control.

Skills

Environmental permits management

Regulatory liaison

Project coordination

Spanish and English communication

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences

Graduate degree or diploma in environmental management, impact assessment or environmental law desirable

Tools

GIS

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Bechtel seeks an experienced Environmental Permits Manager for Argentina to oversee permit acquisition, monitoring and regulatory compliance on major projects. The role bridges engineering and authorities, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensuring adherence to timelines.

The candidate will lead environmental studies, manage baseline scopes, and coordinate with provincial and national agencies while maintaining auditable documentation and risk mitigation aligned