Senior Stormwater & Environmental Compliance Program Manager

NV5; California; On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical & Dental

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Senior Stormwater & Environmental Compliance Program Manager in California with 15+ years of experience to lead complex stormwater and NPDES programs. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and advance client relationships through technical excellence and strategic guidance.

You will oversee regulatory reporting, BMP optimization, and training, while contributing to business development and high-quality deliverables across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience focused on stormwater
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client programs
• Experience with MS4 permits, NPDES, IGP, and watershed management
• Strong communication and regulatory documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead client stormwater compliance programs and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Manage MS4, Industrial General Permit, and watershed-based programs
• Oversee monitoring programs, watershed studies, and regulatory reporting
• Develop regulatory strategies and advise clients on compliance
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and quality control on multiple projects
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations

Skills

Stormwater Compliance

NPDES Regulations

Leadership

Project Management

Regulatory Reporting

Client Communication

Business Development Support

BMP Implementation Guidance

Education

BS in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

CPSWQ

QSD/QSP

QISP/ToR

Job description

Position Summary

Environmental consulting firm seeking a Senior Stormwater & Environmental Compliance Program Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering complex stormwater, NPDES, and water quality compliance services. This role leads client programs, manages multidisciplinary project teams, and supports business development through exceptional technical execution and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Client Program Leadership — Serve as primary client contact for stormwater compliance programs, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and proactive communication.
• Stormwater & NPDES Compliance — Manage MS4, Industrial General Permit, and watershed‑based compliance programs across diverse industries and public agencies.
• Technical Project Delivery — Lead monitoring programs, watershed studies, BMP evaluations, toxicity investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Regulatory Strategy & Policy Support — Prepare technical comment letters, interpret regulatory changes, and advise clients on compliance strategies.
• Team & Project Management — Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing, and quality control for multiple concurrent projects.
• Business Development Support — Significant contributor to proposals, scopes of work, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• BMP Selection & Implementation — Provide technical guidance on BMP selection, installation, inspection, and performance optimization.
• Training & Client Capacity Building — Deliver training for client staff, tenants, and facility operators on stormwater compliance requirements.
• Mentoring—Mentor junior and mid-level staff in professional development and building job and client relation skills.
• Represent—Write, speak, present, and represent the company in technical symposiums, industry groups and publications.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, stormwater compliance, or water quality program management.
• Strong knowledge of MS4 permits, NPDES regulations, Industrial General Permit, TMDLs, and watershed management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports and regulatory documentation.
• Certifications such as CPSWQ, QSD/QSP, QISP/ToR
• Experience supporting airports, ports, municipalities, industrial facilities, or regional water agencies.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as CASQA, IEA, or similar groups.

The pay range for this California position is $170,000- $220,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.