Environmental Manager

STACK Infrastructure APAC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K program

Flexible spending accounts

Cell phone subsidy

Team events

Job summary

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE, a leading provider of wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers, seeks an Environmental Compliance Manager to oversee environmental programs from land acquisition through operations. You will align with the Director, Environment, Health & Safety, coordinate with development teams, and ensure permits, assessments, and training are delivered across STACK’s sites.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong communication, and practical oversight of Phase

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ experience with environmental management.
• Oversee multiple environmental due diligence, remediation, permitting and compliance projects.
• Working knowledge across Phase I/II ESA, noise studies, NEPA, SWPPP, SPCC, Tier II.
• Experience in air permitting is required.
• Data Center project development experience preferred.
• Experience with Virginia environmental regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support STACK Americas environmental program across sites.
• Oversee due diligence activities including Phase I/II ESAs, noise studies, air permitting, SWPPP, Tier II.
• Review environmental deliverables and communicate recommendations cross-functionally.
• Develop and deliver training on environmental compliance and management.
• Provide technical support to operations to meet permit obligations.
• Stay updated on changing environmental regulations and advise development teams.

Skills

Environmental Mgmt

Stakeholder comm

Project management

Due diligence

Air permitting

ISO 14001

Phase I/II ESA

NEPA

Regulatory knowledge

VA regs

Job description

THE COMPANY:

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.

STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.

THE POSITION:

Environmental Compliance Manager will support all elements of environmental management and compliance from land acquisition through data center operations. The role will interact with numerous stakeholders throughout the life cycle of STACK’s data centers. As a subject matter expert in environmental compliance, the successful candidate will be an effective, communicative leader, dedicated to collaboration and will excel in coordination, project management and environmental oversight. The successful candidate will focus on supporting the implementation, continuous improvements, and on-going maintenance of the Environmental Compliance Program and assist with local and federal compliance obligations. They will work with the Development Teams and provide technical support, guidance and resources that will enable compliance at each site. The position will report directly to the Director, Environment, Health & Safety and be an integral part of the EHS team.

• Supporting a comprehensive environmental management program within STACK Americas.
• Oversee and manage due diligence activities including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, noise studies, air permitting, SWPPP, SPCC, Tier II.
• Review and communication of environmental consultant and internal deliverables.
• Effectively communicate recommendations cross-functionally to diverse stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver appropriate training related to environmental compliance and management.
• Provide technical support and expertise to Critical Operations to assist in meeting permit and compliance obligations for STACK’s operating data center.
• Maintain knowledge related to current and changing environmental regulations and policies; and advise on appropriate strategies to support development efforts.

THE DETAILS:

• Location: In market or within emerging market for STACK development. Preferably Northern VA.Travel: 15 - 35%

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7-10+ years’ experience with environmental management.
• Proficient with the management and oversight of multiple environmental due diligence, remediation, permitting, and compliance projects.
• Must have working knowledge in a wide variety of environmental disciplines including Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments, noise studies, NEPA, SWPPP, SPCC, Tier II.
• Experience in air permitting is required.
• Experience in Data Center project development is preferred.
• Experience with Virginia area Environmental Regulations is preferred.
• Must be able to develop scopes of work, coordinate 3rd party consulting bids, manage projects, and review environmental reports and deliverables.
• Experience implementing and managing ISO 14001 certifications is preferred.

THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

WHY STACK?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.
• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
• We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!

STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law