Senior Permitting & Environmental Manager

The Green Recruitment Company; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Senior Permitting & Environmental Manager to lead permitting for data center and gas generation projects in the United States. You will guide site diligence through construction readiness and build strong agency relationships.

In this role you will manage environmental programs, engage regulators and communities, and coordinate with Development, Engineering, Land, and Legal teams to scale permitting practices across a growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years (Manager) or 7+ years (Sr. Manager) of relevant experience in permitting/environmental roles.
• Strong knowledge of land use, environmental regulations, and permitting processes.
• Comfort presenting to regulatory agencies, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, consultants, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting, environmental, and cultural resource programs across a multi-project portfolio.
• Develop integrated permitting strategies aligned with project timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit permit applications; track status and ensure compliance.
• Manage consultants (scoping, budget, quality review).
• Represent projects at public/agency forums, including tribal and community engagement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Development, Engineering, Land, and Legal teams.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking to agencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Permitting & Environmental Manager – Data Center & Gas Generation

Looking for a permitting and environmental leader to guide complex data center and gas-fired generation projects from site diligence through construction readiness. You'll build agency relationships, manage regulatory risk, and help scale permitting practices for a growing project portfolio.

What you'll do:

• Lead permitting, environmental, and cultural resource programs across a multi-project portfolio
• Develop integrated permitting strategies aligned with project timelines and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and submit permit applications; track status and ensure compliance
• Manage consultants (scoping, budget, quality review)
• Represent projects at public/agency forums, including tribal and community engagement
• Partner cross-functionally with Development, Engineering, Land, and Legal teams

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years (Manager) or 7+ years (Sr. Manager) of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of land use, environmental regulations, and permitting processes
• Comfort presenting to regulatory agencies, elected officials, and community stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, consultants, and budgets

Nice to have:

• Experience with large-scale industrial, utility, energy, or data center projects
• Tribal consultation and cultural resource permitting experience
• Permitting experience in ERCOT, PJM, or BPA/Pacific Northwest markets
• Track record in contested or high-visibility permitting settings