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Stantec is seeking an Multi-Media Environmental Health & Safety Permitting & Compliance Project Manager to lead and deliver environmental permitting and compliance solutions to commercial, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, power, and other industrial clients in the Northeast. The position includes management and completion of permitting and compliance projects through each stage of our client’s facility life cycle including business and property acquisition due diligence, industrial facility operational compliance, auditing, environmental assessment/evaluation, and facility decommissioning and divestiture. Compliance projects may include program assistance for environmental laws, regulations and permitting associated with, but not limited to, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA) spill planning, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

*Location is flexible through New York and the New England region.

• Manage and lead environmental compliance, permitting, and related projects for a variety of industrial clients in the Northeast.
• Serve as a technical resource on environmental compliance and permitting, including but not limited to:
• Regulatory analyses of facility operations;
• Managing efforts to complete and maintain required regulatory reports;
• Correcting compliance deficiencies;
• Regulatory compliance assessments and audits at client facilities.
• Assist clients in the development and execution of Environmental Management Systems, including appropriate documentation and continuous improvement.
• Lead development of permitting and compliance strategies on projects.
• Assist clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, planning, training, testing, record‑keeping, and reporting protocols.
• Meet client needs via meetings, proposal development, maintaining client relationships, and passionate client service.
• Maintain professional affiliations with outside organizations to stay abreast of environmental regulatory requirements and potential changes to federal and states rules.
• Work with other Stantec project managers and leaders on strategic pursuits within the company and region.
• Develop proposals and manage projects to meet client’s scope, schedule, budget, profit expectations to meet project deliverables.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Provide quality assurance/quality control of project deliverables.

• A qualified candidate will have direct relevant experience supporting or leading all aspects of environmental compliance, including but not limited to: air quality compliance, due diligence, auditing, and compliance assurance; environmental management systems (EMS) and ISO; EHS procedures development and training; stormwater, wastewater, chemical management, bulk liquid storage, and waste management.
• Strong understanding of EPA and state agency management rules and regulations, include CAA, CWA, EPCRA/SARA Title 3, RCRA, CERCLA (release reporting), DOT (Haz. Material Transportation), and other Federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Travel may be required for the purpose of conducting EHS assessments, on‑site EHS support, or for off‑site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies (up to 20%).
• Practical ability to analyze technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve.
• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically).
• Straightforward, hard (but smart) working, client‑dedicated, and practical approach.
• Participation in EHS audits to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Professional Engineer (PE), NYS strongly preferred. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or the like is preferred.
• Prior to and/or during employment, this position may require the successful passing of a pre‑employment physical and drug screen.

• A BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Previous consulting and project management experience are preferred.
• Direct communication with clients and client management skills.
• Capable of promoting Stantec and discussing all our service offerings with a wide range of clients and/or prospective clients.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial sector projects. Power generation and mining experience is beneficial.
• Field experience is mandatory, with preference for industrial EHS compliance experience and environmental assessment implementation and oversight. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Various Locations in ME, VA-$76,800.00 - $115,200.00 Annually

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$85,300.00 - $128,000.00 Annually

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$100,700.00 - $151,000.00 Annually

Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$107,500.00 - $161,300.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

United States | NY | Buffalo

United States | ME

1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Buffalo NY

Regular

Replacement

No

Full time

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