Environmental Compliance Manager

Atlas; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

PPE supplied

Job summary

Atlas in the Ohio Valley is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager (Project Manager) to lead compliance programs for industrial and commercial clients and support brownfield redevelopment. You will manage permits, reporting, audits, and deliverable timelines while coordinating with clients, regulators, and project teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years of hands-on experience with EPA/state regulations, permitting, and site assessments, plus strong project management and communication

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of environmental compliance experience in industrial, manufacturing, or energy/chemical environments, with direct responsibility for permits, reporting, and audits.
• Strong working knowledge of EPA and state regulations (CAA, CWA/NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA/Tier II/TRI, TSCA) and ability to interpret and apply requirements in real-world settings.
• Proven experience managing compliance programs, closing audit findings, and implementing corrective actions across teams.
• Hands-on experience with permitting and reporting programs (e.g., air permits/Title V, SWPPP, SPCC, NPDES, hazardous waste, Tier II/TRI).
• Experience conducting or managing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and supporting site history research.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, track deadlines, and deliver high-quality work on time and on budget.
• Clear and practical communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements for clients, operators, and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and accountable, with strong organizational, analytical (Excel/data), and problem-solving skills; certifications (e.g., PE, CHMM, QEP, CPESC) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across air, water, waste, and chemical regulations (CAA, CWA/NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA), ensuring client operations meet all applicable requirements.
• Manage permits, reporting, and compliance documentation—maintaining accurate records and ensuring all regulatory deadlines are met.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and project partners—providing clear guidance on compliance strategy and requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to reduce risk and maintain audit-ready operations.
• Lead SPCC and SWPPP program implementation, inspections, and corrective actions to support safe and compliant site operations.
• Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, budget, and team coordination, including assigning work and tracking progress.
• Contribute to business growth through client relationship management, proposal development, and identifying new opportunities.
• Support environmental site assessments and brownfield projects while tracking regulatory changes and translating them into actionable updates.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client relationship

Data analysis

Permitting & reporting

Regulatory interpretation

Education

PE certification

CHMM

QEP

CPESC

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

As an Environmental Compliance Manager (Project Manager), you will lead environmental compliance efforts for industrial and commercial clients while supporting brownfield redevelopment across the Ohio Valley.

This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and client partnership. You will help organizations stay compliant, reduce risk, and operate responsibly—while contributing to projects that revitalize communities and protect the environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across air, water, waste, and chemical regulations (CAA, CWA/NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA), ensuring client operations meet all applicable requirements.
• Manage permits, reporting, and compliance documentation—maintaining accurate records and ensuring all regulatory deadlines are met.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and project partners—providing clear guidance on compliance strategy and requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to reduce risk and maintain audit-ready operations.
• Lead SPCC and SWPPP program implementation, inspections, and corrective actions to support safe and compliant site operations.
• Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, budget, and team coordination, including assigning work and tracking progress.
• Contribute to business growth through client relationship management, proposal development, and identifying new opportunities.
• Support environmental site assessments and brownfield projects while tracking regulatory changes and translating them into actionable updates.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• 5–10+ years of environmental compliance experience in industrial, manufacturing, or energy/chemical environments, with direct responsibility for permits, reporting, and audits.
• Strong working knowledge of EPA and state regulations (CAA, CWA/NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA/Tier II/TRI, TSCA) and ability to interpret and apply requirements in real-world settings.
• Proven experience managing compliance programs, closing audit findings, and implementing corrective actions across teams.
• Hands‑on experience with permitting and reporting programs (e.g., air permits/Title V, SWPPP, SPCC, NPDES, hazardous waste, Tier II/TRI).
• Experience conducting or managing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and supporting site history research.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, track deadlines, and deliver high-quality work on time and on budget.
• Clear and practical communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements for clients, operators, and stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented and accountable, with strong organizational, analytical (Excel/data), and problem‑solving skills; certifications (e.g., PE, CHMM, QEP, CPESC) are a plus.

What you can expect from us

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.