Senior Environmental Program Manager, AWS Environmental, AWS EHS Compliance

Amazon.com • Herndon, VA

77d • $125,400 - $239,300

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, biology, or related discipline.
• 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 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

• 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.
• 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

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees