EPA Enforcement Projects Manager

Nutrien; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Leave benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Nutrien, Conda Phosphate Plant near Soda Springs, ID, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex remediation and plant improvement projects under a Consent Decree. You will oversee planning, design, and execution with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and budget adherence throughout multi-year construction efforts.

Seeking civil/Mechanical/Environmental/Chemical engineers with 10+ years of experience, PE/CSP/CPM preferred, strong leadership, communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in design and/or construction of plant improvement projects.
• Professional registrations (PE, CSP, CPM) preferred.
• Experience with EPA or state enforcement actions or Consent Decree management preferred.
• Experience managing regulatory enforcement-driven projects.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Nutrien’s Compliance Projects under the Consent Decree and Nu-West obligations at the Conda Facility.
• Provide leadership and coordination for cross-functional teams including internal stakeholders, consultants, EPC Contractor, equipment vendors and plant personnel.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory requirements, approved scopes, budgets, schedules, and governance standards.
• Foster safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline for high-quality execution.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, construction, audits, and regulatory engagements.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Remediation, this position will directly manage an EPC Contractor in the planning, design and execution of process modification and environmental control projects at the Conda Phosphate Plant near Soda Springs ID. These projects are an output of a pending USEPA Consent Decree and will involve installation of new process systems (e.g., tanks, pumps, piping and electrical) as well as replacement/repair of concrete floors and sumps throughout the site. The projects are anticipated to extend beyond a 5yr construction timeframe.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for planning and execution of Nutrien’s (Nu-West) Compliance Projects under the Consent Decree and other Nu-West obligations at the Conda Facility
• Provide clear leadership, direction, and coordination for cross‑functional teams supporting project implementation, including internal stakeholders, consultants, EPC Contractor, equipment vendors and plant personnel
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with regulatory requirements, approved scopes, budgets, schedules, and Nu‑West capital governance standards
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline to ensure safe and consistent, high‑quality execution of the project
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams during planning, design, construction, audits, and regulatory engagements, ensuring alignment on project priorities, timelines, and resource needs
• Facilitate communication across project stakeholders to resolve obstacles, coordinate schedules, and maintain efficient execution projects
• Forecast and control project budgets and schedules. Effectively communicate schedule and budget status to internal stakeholders
• Coordinate, collect, provide project specific information required to support regulatory reporting and notifications, and communications to internal stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Chemical Engineering; Masters degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in design and/or construction of Plant improvement projects
• Professional registrations (PE, CSP, CPM) preferred
• Experience with EPA or state enforcement actions or Consent Decree management preferred
• Experience managing regulatory enforcement-driven projects
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• High level of initiative, accountability, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently in a regulated industrial environment
• Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders

What You'll Get

• Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters– Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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