Senior Environmental Program Manager, AWS Environmental, AWS EHS Compliance

Amazon • Herndon, VA

37d

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,
networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have
continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply
chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Environmental Program Manager Role
AWS Environmental is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and
operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We ensure our customers have
continual access to the innovation they rely on by supporting all AWS data
centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that
keep the cloud running. We tackle the most challenging problems, with thousands
of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented
individuals who want to help.

You will:
- Partner with AWS stakeholders to develop regional and site-specific
development strategies for the construction and operation of AWS data centers
and infrastructure.
- Provide technical assistance and risk management support to construction
managers and partner teams, and promote and manage environmental compliance
during construction, specifically focusing on protection of sensitive
environmental resources, wetland permit compliance and construction stormwater
NPDES permit compliance (including erosion and sediment control).
- Prepare for data center operations.
- Engage regularly throughout the construction phase with multiple AWS
stakeholders, including Real Estate, Legal, Risk, Water, Design, Public Policy,
Construction, and Operational teams, as well as external stakeholders such as
regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math, business or equivalent
• 7+ years managing permitting, and compliance for new developments.
• 5+ years environmental construction oversight
• 3+ years erosion and sediment control management during construction

Nice To Haves

• Data center or critical infrastructure construction, and/or or risk assessment experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in multiple states within the US. Experience managing and/or supporting community/public interactions.
• Experience with Smartsheets or other project management software.
• Up to 50% domestic travel Experience working with large teams on a diverse slate of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess environmental risks and requirements and develop mitigations and strategies to support site-specific project delivery.
• Manage environmental compliance during construction, specifically focusing on wetlands permits and erosion and sediment control.
• Communicate environmental requirements, risks, and activities to internal and external project partners.
• Coordinate with partner teams including Design, Water, Legal, Risk, Power, and others to manage construction and operational constraints.
• Develop site development strategies that are environmentally responsible and sustainable while meeting project timelines.
• Lead regulatory agency interactions and negotiations.
• Develop, manage, and track metrics to evaluate project success.

Benefits

• Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level