Field Environmental Compliance Lead, Data Center Construction

Apex Systems; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Environmental Compliance Lead for a large-scale data center construction project in Pecos, Texas. The role requires weekly bird and nesting surveys, on-site environmental compliance support, and close collaboration with construction teams and environmental consultants.

The position emphasizes field presence, strong environmental knowledge, and the ability to communicate environmental requirements to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental compliance, environmental science, wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources, or a related field.
• Experience conducting bird, nesting, wildlife, or biological field surveys.
• Knowledge of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and wildlife considerations associated with construction.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance on construction, infrastructure, industrial, or other large-scale projects.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and clearly document findings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with construction personnel, contractors, consultants, and project leadership.
• Ability to identify environmental compliance concerns and communicate corrective actions to construction teams.
• Comfortable working independently in an active construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly onsite bird and nesting surveys throughout the data center construction site.
• Monitor construction areas for bird activity, active nests, nesting behavior, and other potential wildlife concerns.
• Support compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and other applicable wildlife requirements.
• Document survey findings and maintain accurate field inspection records.
• Communicate identified concerns to the appropriate environmental and construction stakeholders.
• Coordinate appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures when potential wildlife impacts are identified.
• Perform routine environmental compliance inspections across active construction areas.
• Partner with General Contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, and project teams to promote compliance with environmental requirements.
• Help construction teams understand applicable environmental permits, requirements, restrictions, and compliance expectations.
• Identify potential environmental compliance issues in the field and coordinate corrective actions with the appropriate construction and environmental stakeholders.
• Support compliance related to areas such as: Stormwater and erosion/sediment controls; Wetlands and streams; Wildlife and protected species; Spill prevention and response; Waste management; Air and dust compliance; Environmental permit conditions.
• Monitor construction activities for potential environmental risks and elevate concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain inspection documentation, environmental records, photographs, and compliance reports.
• Assist with environmental reporting and required documentation.
• Support environmental consultants and regulatory or agency inspections as needed.
• Participate in construction coordination meetings when environmental compliance requirements or risks need to be addressed.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to keep construction progressing while maintaining environmental compliance.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Wildlife biology

MBTA knowledge

Field surveys

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or related field

Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) or similar wildlife/biological credential

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Environmental Compliance Lead for a large-scale data center construction project in Pecos, Texas. The role requires weekly bird and nesting surveys, on-site environmental compliance support, and close collaboration with construction teams and environmental consultants.

The position emphasizes field presence, strong environmental knowledge, and the ability to communicate environmental requirements to project stakeholders.