EHS Project Manager (Permitting & Compliance)

Stantec; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Multi-Media Environmental Health & Safety Permitting & Compliance Project Manager to lead permitting and compliance work for industrial clients in the Northeast. Will manage projects through facility life cycles, with duties spanning due diligence, EMS/ISO, audits, and regulatory reporting.

The role requires direct experience in air quality, water and waste regulations, and strong client management skills.

Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting or leading environmental compliance projects.
• Strong understanding of EPA/state rules and regulations (CAA, CWA, EPCRA, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Field experience with industrial EHS compliance and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and compliance projects for Northeast clients.
• Develop permitting strategies and oversee regulatory reporting and audits.
• Support EMS/ISO initiatives and client management throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with other Stantec leaders on strategic pursuits and proposals.
• Travel up to 20% for assessments and on-site support.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory reporting

Project management

Client management

Fieldwork

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

BS in Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec is seeking a Multi-Media Environmental Health & Safety Permitting & Compliance Project Manager to lead and deliver environmental permitting and compliance solutions to commercial, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, power, and other industrial clients in the Northeast. The position includes management and completion of permitting and compliance projects through each stage of our client’s facility life cycle including business and property acquisition due diligence, industrial facility operational compliance, auditing, environmental assessment/evaluation, and facility decommissioning and divestiture. Compliance projects may include program assistance for environmental laws, regulations and permitting associated with, but not limited to, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA) spill planning, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Location is flexible through New York and the New England region.

Your 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.
• Assist clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, planning, training, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols.
• Meet client needs via meetings, proposal development, maintaining client relationships, and passionate client service.
• Maintain professional affiliations with outside organizations to stay abreast of environmental regulatory requirements and potential changes to federal and states 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 and quality control of project deliverables.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A qualified candidate will have 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.
• Travel may be required for the purpose of conducting EHS assessments, on-site EHS support, or for off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies (up to 20%).
• 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).
• 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.
• This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | NY | Buffalo

Other Locations

United States | MA

Employer Information

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.