Environmental Manager

CBRE Government & Defense Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services seeks an Environmental Manager to ensure the contract meets the Environmental System goals and sustainability requirements.

You will lead environmental compliance for airport construction projects, coordinate assessments (CEs, EAs, EISs), and serve as a primary liaison with FAA offices and regulators, developing permitting roadmaps for wetlands, stormwater, hazardous materials, and cultural resources.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in an environmental project manager or similar role.
• Experience with environmental compliance on large capital projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of NEPA, FAA orders, and federal/state/local environmental regulations is required.
• Familiarity with EMSs and environmental permitting processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance activities for airport construction and modernization projects.
• Coordinate environmental assessments and impact studies (CEs, EAs, EISs).
• Serve as primary liaison with FAA environmental offices, airport authorities, and regulators.
• Develop and maintain permitting roadmap for wetlands, stormwater, hazardous materials, and cultural resources.
• Integrate environmental considerations into project planning and design.
• Track and manage environmental permits and approvals using dashboards, addressing delays or deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with airport environmental protocols including noise abatement and wildlife management.
• Prepare and deliver environmental documentation for FAA and stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on impact to project delivery.
• Support site assessments and facility condition evaluations by identifying environmental risks and mitigations.
• Report to senior leadership and FAA stakeholders on compliance status and mitigation strategies.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

EMS knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Manager will be responsible for ensuring operations adhere to the goals and policies of the Environmental System and other specified sustainability requirements affecting this contract.

Primary Job Functions

• Lead environmental compliance activities for airport construction and modernization projects, ensuring adherence to NEPA, FAA Orders, and federal/state/local regulations.
• Coordinate environmental assessments and impact studies, including categorical exclusions, environmental assessments (EAs), and environmental impact statements (EISs).
• Serve as primary liaison with FAA environmental offices, airport authorities, and regulatory agencies, managing approvals and documentation.
• Develop and maintain environmental permitting roadmap, covering wetlands, stormwater, hazardous materials, and cultural resource requirements.
• Integrate environmental considerations into project planning and design, advising on siting, construction methods, and mitigation strategies.
• Track and manage environmental permits and approvals using centralized dashboards; proactively resolve delays or deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with airport-specific environmental protocols, including noise abatement, wildlife hazard management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver environmental documentation (reports, checklists, mitigation plans) for FAA and stakeholder review.
• Monitor changes in environmental regulations and FAA guidance, advising leadership on impacts to project delivery.
• Support site assessments and facility condition evaluations by identifying environmental risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Report regularly to senior leadership and FAA stakeholders on environmental compliance status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Education, Experience and Certification

• REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety or similar education.
• REQUIRED: 5-7 years' Experience in an environmental project manager or similar role.
• Preferred: OSHA certifications
• Highly Preferred: Candidates local to the DC, MD and VA area

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs)
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and federal energy laws and policy (including energy and water reduction requirements and renewable energy requirements) that are applicable to operations similar to those of this contract, including but not limited to:
  • Hazardous Waste Management and Spill Response
  • Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) management

Travel Requirements

• Occasional Travel (up to 25%)

Disclaimer

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $110,000- $130,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.