Environmental Compliance Project Director

Ferrovial•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Project Director directs, manages, and oversees environmental compliance, permitting, environmental management systems, documentation, and field environmental performance for major highway, transportation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects. The position provides leadership and strategic direction on environmental requirements during bidding, design, construction, and project delivery, coordinating with project leadership, environmental teams, consultants, owners, clients, agencies, subcontractors, and field personnel. It helps ensure environmental commitments, approvals, permits, mitigation measures, training, reporting, and compliance obligations are completed accurately, safely, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable requirements. The role oversees environmental compliance programs and procedures, permitting and agency coordination, environmental risk management, and sustainability-related measures. It leads the preparation and maintenance of the Comprehensive Environmental Protection Plan (CEPP), environmental reports, records, inspections, audits, training, and corrective actions. The position also participates in project and stakeholder meetings, provides environmental direction and training, and may communicate with the public about environmental measures and project impacts.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience as an Environmental Compliance Manager leading a Design-Build or P3 project.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to interpret construction and environmental documents.
Ability to work outdoors in active construction environments.
Ability to follow safety and company procedures and accurately document observations, corrective actions, and compliance records.
Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, document control systems, and applicable project software.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical training, or coursework in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Environmental inspection, compliance, stormwater, erosion control, heavy civil construction, transportation infrastructure, or related field experience.
Knowledge of environmental permits, erosion and sediment control, stormwater requirements, Best Management Practices, construction compliance requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.
Environmental compliance, erosion control, stormwater, OSHA, Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor, Wetland Delineation, ASTM Phase I/Phase II, or Certified Environmental Inspector training or certification.

Responsibilities

Direct, develop, implement, administer, and manage environmental compliance programs, environmental management systems, permitting strategies, and project environmental procedures.
Provide leadership and oversight for environmental compliance activities, documentation, performance expectations, inspections, audits, training, reporting, corrective actions, and environmental risk management.
Help align environmental compliance activities with project goals, contract documents, permits, company standards, and applicable regulatory, owner, and client requirements.
Lead and manage environmental aspects during detailed design, construction, and project execution.
Oversee and support environmental government approvals, permits, documentation, and agency coordination, including applicable USACE, NEPA, Georgia Stream Buffer Variance, 401/404, Georgia EPD, and MS4 requirements.
Prepare, review, and manage technical documents submitted to owners, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders for permits, approvals, and compliance.
Develop and maintain permitting strategies that support the project schedule and help avoid delays to design submittals and construction activities.
Build and maintain productive relationships with owners, clients, agencies, consultants, subcontractors, project teams, and other stakeholders.
Calculate, evaluate, and track environmental impacts, mitigation measures, environmental quantities, and commitments throughout project delivery.
Review environmental bills of quantities and environmental measures for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
Conduct reviews, research, and evaluations to identify solutions, alternatives, or controls that minimize environmental risks, impacts, and compliance concerns.
Help develop and decide on technical alternatives supporting sustainable project delivery, environmental protection, and innovation.
Lead preparation, monitoring, maintenance, and updates of the Comprehensive Environmental Protection Plan and associated procedures, records, and project documentation.
Prepare, compile, audit, review, and distribute environmental reports, metrics, technical documents, logs, inspection records, corrective action records, training records, and other environmental performance information.
Track environmental observations, deficiencies, permit conditions, commitments, corrective actions, and follow-up items through completion.
Maintain environmental records according to project procedures, document control requirements, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in multidisciplinary design meetings, project planning discussions, environmental reviews, construction coordination meetings, and owner or agency meetings.
Manage, participate in, and support meetings and communications with owners, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders about environmental issues, measures, and NEPA reevaluation processes.
Prepare and implement environmental training on environmental impacts, protection measures, permit requirements, compliance expectations, and field performance.
Interact with the public as required to communicate information about environmental measures, project impacts, and compliance matters.