Remote Environmental Permitting & Compliance Lead

Kayzen; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Environment/Permits Manager in Argentina to lead obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring environmental permits. You will ensure compliance with national/provincial regulations and align with project schedules, translating legal requirements into design criteria.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, authorities, and consultants to avoid regulatory detentions and ensure high-quality permitting documentation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering with professional registration.
• 5–10 years in environmental management and permits, mining/energy/infrastructure preferred.
• Spanish fluency and English technical reading/writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage project permits matrix, submissions, deadlines, and reviews.
• Prepare Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with technical docs.
• Oversee sectoral permits: water use, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement.
• Maintain dialogue with authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Coordinate with engineering to reflect environmental constraints in design.

Skills

Spanish (native)

English (technical)

Regulatory affairs

Project coordination

Environmental permitting

Education

Environmental Sciences degree

Engineering degree

Professional registration

Tools

GIS

Advanced spreadsheets

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Environment/Permits Manager in Argentina to lead obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring environmental permits. You will ensure compliance with national/provincial regulations and align with project schedules, translating legal requirements into design criteria.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, authorities, and consultants to avoid regulatory detentions and ensure high-quality permitting documentation.