Sr Manager, Environmental

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen•Austin, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Environmental supports environmental permitting and compliance for a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. This role will cover environmental policy and regulations as it relates to the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, battery energy storage, and other energy projects across several states, including Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related area of study
A minimum of 7 years’ experience with environmental programs, including environmental permitting and compliance, in the energy industry, with a focus in renewable energy preferred
Demonstrated experience with consulting, construction, and/or operations, including field work
Designs functional or regional environmental strategies
Guides team members in technical areas such as protected species assessments, mitigation plans, and regulatory documentation
Manages complex regional issues involving multiple jurisdictions and conflicting regulatory requirements
Creates and implements scalable, repeatable solutions
Leads cross-functional teams on development and construction projects; actively engages with regulators, landowners, and third-party stakeholders to resolve sensitive matters
Oversees multiple projects or teams within a region
Leads hiring, team performance management, resource planning, and process optimization initiatives
Ability to analyze environmental regulatory and permit language for developing implementation guidance
Ability to write environmental program documents to support protected species permitting
Knowledge of protected species and ability to communicate through written and verbal communication
Recognized expert in key environmental domains (e.g., wildlife, stormwater, waste management)
Develops enterprise-level tools and guidance
Leads resolution of high-stakes environmental risks; creates and evaluates alternative strategies
Partners with senior stakeholders across the organization; negotiates with regulatory bodies
Drives large-scale programs and complex cross-functional initiatives
Mentors peers and supports team development
Basic understanding of principles of people management and ability to provide positive and constructive feedback to multiple direct reports
Oversees staff performance management and OKRs and identifies training needs and resources for developing knowledge and skills
Working knowledge of company policies, organization, and available employee resources
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned (10-25% travel)

Nice To Haves

focus in renewable energy preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations for federal and state specific environmental programs, including but not limited to: Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) (i.e. NEPA, state level environmental review regulations, etc.) Threatened and/or endangered species issues and take permits (i.e. BGEPA, ESA, MBTA, etc.) Water and stormwater management for construction and operations (i.e. CWA, SWPPPs, etc.) Chemical management, including spill prevention and control (i.e. EPCRA, SPCC, etc.) Waste management (i.e. RCRA)
Collaborates with Project Development, Engineering, Legal, Construction, Operations, and external stakeholders to successfully ensure projects are evaluated for environmental permit applicability, successfully permitted as required, and constructed and operated in compliance with environmental regulations
Oversees Environmental personnel directly supporting a portfolio of renewable energy projects spanning Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and other states in the southern region
Leads environmental permitting both directly and through staff assignment from origination through late stage, including developing comprehensive permitting strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation plans to support project development timelines
Coordinates and oversees environmental reviews and permitting activities, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, state environmental review processes, and associated agency coordination
Manages consultants conducting environmental assessments, field surveys, technical studies, and permit applications; evaluates consultant performance and ensures consistency and quality in deliverables across all projects under their team's scope
Identifies and leads process improvement initiatives such as digitalization of environmental data, template creation, or internal policy updates such as the development of selected elements of RWEA’s Environmental Management System (EMS)
Supports the development and implementation of HSSE EMS in compliance with industry standards and best practices
Establishes team OKRs and performance expectations aligned with corporate and functional goals
Coordinates resource allocation and headcount planning to ensure environmental support scales with business growth