Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Program Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. seeks a highly experienced Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead environmental permitting and regulatory initiatives for Mining and Pelletizing operations in Northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

You will coordinate with site environmental managers, oversee permit applications, monitor regulations, and advocate for policy development with regulators and trade associations. Reports to Environmental Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental discipline is required.
• Experience in preparing and submitting environmental permit applications and reports.
• Familiarity with air emission control and water treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental permit applications and ensure consistency among sites (e.g., Wetlands, Permit to Mine).
• Develop procedures for reclamation activities and track financial assurances and environmental performance.
• Monitor evolving environmental regulations and advise on their impact on operations at local, state, and federal levels.
• Advise Environmental Director and manage risk registries for permitting and compliance.
• Conduct site environmental assessments to identify risks and liabilities.
• Evaluate projects against NEPA/MEPA obligations and manage EAW/EIS studies if required.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, internal teams, and trade associations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental discipline

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. seeks a highly experienced Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead environmental permitting and regulatory initiatives for Mining and Pelletizing operations in Northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

You will coordinate with site environmental managers, oversee permit applications, monitor regulations, and advocate for policy development with regulators and trade associations. Reports to Environmental Director.