Project Manager, Environment & Land Compliance

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The candidate for this position will report to teams in our be based out of our Richmond, VA office and will manage environmental compliance during the late-stage development and execution phase of renewable assets in in the east region including PJM, SERC, NYISO and related ISO markets. The candidate should be able to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment, take direction and complete tasks in a thorough and efficient manner.  The candidate must be able to work independently and be hard-working to accomplish goals and objectives, while maintaining oversight of several construction projects at a time. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Environmental Compliance Project Manager candidate will be responsible for environmental compliance during renewable project construction and maintain compliance with permit conditions issued at local, state and federal levels.

• Develop environmental compliance programs for each project encompassing all local, state and federal permitting requirements.
• Manage and perform field audits, reporting, and monitoring for construction projects and renewable energy facilities.
• Review and prepare technical reports and provide quality assurance and quality control of project documents with a focus on compliance of permit conditions, procedures, and regulatory agency policies and regulations for projects in the development stage through execution stage.
• Working closely with EPC and contractors to ensure project compliance providing guidance, interpretation, and requirements.
• Provide handoff transition to operational compliance teams.
• Review cost budgets, proposals, invoicing, work plans, and execution strategies.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Coordinate with local, state and federal agencies on the project’s behalf.
• Present and develop training materials and documents.
• Support customer relations team in interactions related to the public.
• Support greater department initiatives and project needs in other regions and markets.
• Mentor junior staff members and delegate responsibilities.
• Provide support and reporting to health and safety teams.

EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of project management experience with multi-disciplinary environmental compliance projects and proven responsibility with scope/schedule / budget. Preferred experience in the renewables industry.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agency laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater regulations, compliance strategies and environmental engineering.
• Experience in environmental auditing and or regulatory audits.
• Advanced knowledge of multimedia compliance including NEPA, USACE, CWA, DOT, SPCC and Waste management, water quality, construction / industrial/municipal stormwater, air quality, T&E species, USFW, and Historical Resources
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering, Environmental Science, or another related field is preferred.
• Experience in providing leadership to diverse project teams on high-pressure, high-visibility projects.