Environmental Programs Manager

Herc Rentals; Palmesta (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

Herc Rentals is seeking an Environmental Programs Manager to lead the company’s environmental programs and regulatory compliance across a national portfolio. The role acts as the SME and primary contact for senior leadership and external agencies.

Responsibilities include developing policies, leading Phase I/II assessments, managing investigations and remediation, and coordinating with vendors. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with 8–12 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance or environmental programs management supporting multi-site operations.
• In-house corporate experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Strong project and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as enterprise lead for environmental programs, compliance initiatives, and risk management across a national portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental policies and standards.
• Lead due diligence activities related to real estate (Phase I/II) assessments.
• Manage site investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory coordination.
• Oversee storage tank upgrades, permitting, inspections, and reporting.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Vendor management

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-site operations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Environmental Programs Manager (67840)

Requisition ID67840-Posted07/29/2026-FL BonitaSprings

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Environmental Programs Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Herc Rentals’ environmental programs, regulatory compliance, and environmental risk management activities across a national portfolio of operating locations. This role serves as the primary environmental subject matter expert and key point of contact for senior leadership, operations, and external regulatory agencies. The primary objective of the role is to proactively manage environmental risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize environmental liabilities across Herc’s portfolio of locations and assets.

What you will do...

• Serve as the enterprise lead for all environmental programs, compliance initiatives, and environmental risk management activities, including stormwater, industrial wastewater, hazardous materials, petroleum storage, and spill response programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead environmental due diligence activities related to real estate transactions, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Manage site investigations, remediation projects, and environmental response actions, including coordination with consultants, contractors, regulators, and property owners.
• Oversee corporate programs related to fuel systems and petroleum storage, including underground and aboveground storage tank upgrades and removals, permitting, inspections, testing, fire code coordination, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide technical guidance and ongoing support to field operations regarding hazardous materials management, waste handling, spill prevention, and emergency response.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain environmental training programs for field including regulatory‑required training, internal procedures, and incident response awareness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks associated with business decisions.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with environmental vendors and consultants to ensure cost‑effective service delivery.
• Monitor and manage environmental compliance costs and liabilities, providing regular reporting and financial oversight.
• Serve as the primary corporate point of contact with regulatory agencies to manage permitting, inspections, reporting, compliance assistance, notices of violation, and enforcement actions.
• Exercise independent judgment in balancing regulatory requirements with operational and business objectives and regularly engage with senior leadership on environmental risk and compliance matters.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance or environmental programs management supporting multi‑site operations
• Prior in-house corporate experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental investigations and remediation projects
• Strong project and vendor management skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline required

Pay Range:$110,000 - $120,000

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flex spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual Health Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Line
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.