Manager, Environmental Compliance

Spencer Ogden; California; Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spencer Ogden is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager for its Construction & Operations team in Southern California. The role requires overseeing environmental compliance across Mojave and Palm Springs sites, leading a seven-person team, and ensuring project-permit conditions are met from groundbreaking through operations.

The ideal candidate will drive regulatory liaison, monitor hazardous waste handling, and coordinate with construction and operations to prevent violations.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience coaching and mentoring staff.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste disposal requirements.
• Solid understanding of construction and operations in energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Hands-on compliance experience with resource agency permits (CDFW incidental take permits, LSAA).
• Ability to travel to Mojave/Palm Springs area for 1–3 day trips.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach, and develop the environmental compliance team.
• Manage construction permit compliance, including monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with resource agency permits (CDFW incidental take permits, LSAA).
• Oversee hazardous waste handling and disposal at sites.
• Support recycling and end-of-life programs for PV panels.
• Serve as main regulator contact for compliance matters.
• Collaborate with construction and operations to resolve issues before violations.

Connaissances

Supervisory skills

Hazardous waste disposal

Construction & operations

Permits & regulatory compliance

Travel to project sites

Description du poste

Environmental Compliance Manager, Construction & Operations

Location: Southern California (Mojave / Palm Springs area, with regular site travel)

About the Company

A leading independent renewable energy developer and operator with a growing portfolio of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage assets across the western United States. They are looking for an experienced environmental compliance leader to keep their construction and operating projects in good standing with regulators.

The Role

You will own environmental compliance across the company's construction and operating sites in the Mojave and Palm Springs region. You will lead a team of seven, including a supervisor who oversees additional team members, and you will coach less experienced employees as part of the job. You will make sure projects meet permit conditions and regulatory requirements from groundbreaking through operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the environmental compliance team, including less experienced staff
• Manage construction permit compliance, including monitoring, documentation, and reporting
• Maintain compliance with resource agency permits, such as California Department of Fish and Wildlife incidental take permits and Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements (LSAA)
• Oversee hazardous waste handling and disposal at construction and operating sites
• Support recycling and end-of-life programs, particularly for PV panels
• Serve as the main contact for regulators and resource agencies on compliance matters
• Work closely with construction and operations teams to resolve issues before they become violations

Required Qualifications

• Supervisory experience, with a willingness to coach and mentor less experienced employees
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste disposal requirements
• Solid understanding of construction and operations in the energy or infrastructure sector
• Hands-on compliance experience with resource agency permits (for example CDFW incidental take permits or LSAA agreements)
• Ability to drive to project sites in the Mojave and Palm Springs area for 1 to 3 day trips

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction permit compliance
• Knowledge of recycling, particularly PV panel recycling