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pondco

Environmental Discipline Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$120K - $124K/yr

... Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team. Additional duties will include mentoring junior staff ... Manage multiple projects in various phases of development and geographic location ranging from ...

Martin Marietta

Environmental Manager

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$135K - $170K/yr

Description JOB SUMMARY Manages environmental policies, programs, and practices. Serves as an internal consultant to Martin Marietta operations leadership to ensure compliance with all federal, state ...

ICF

Environmental Planner

Fort Collins, CO · On-site +1

$69K - $89K/yr

We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and ... We provide environmental planning, policy, permitting, and other services to clients. To support ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental policy manager in Colorado is $115,225.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,600.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Environmental Policy Manager develops, implements, and oversees policies and programs that help organizations or governments comply with environmental regulations and promote sustainability. They analyze legislation, assess environmental impacts, and collaborate with stakeholders to create strategies that minimize negative environmental effects. These professionals often serve as advisors, ensuring that operations align with both legal requirements and best practices for environmental stewardship.

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To thrive as an Environmental Policy Manager, you need a strong background in environmental science, public policy, and regulatory compliance, usually supported by a relevant degree and experience in policy analysis. Familiarity with policy analysis tools, government regulations, and environmental impact assessment software is essential. Strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are important to effectively develop, advocate for, and implement policies that address complex environmental challenges.

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Environmental Policy Managers regularly interact with regulatory agencies to ensure organizational compliance with evolving environmental laws and standards. They also work closely with internal departments such as legal, operations, and sustainability teams to assess the impact of regulations on business activities and to implement effective policy strategies. This collaborative approach helps align the company's environmental goals with legal requirements while fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the organization.
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Infographic showing various Environmental Policy Manager job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,225 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Environmental Discipline Manager

pondco

Denver, CO • On-site

$120K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

About the Pond

We are seeking an Environmental Discipline/Project Manager to build our growing EWR (Environmental and Water Resources) team in either the Denver, CO, Houston, TX, or Atlanta offices. This role would have a specific focus on clients regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 15+ years of related experience focused on detailed permitting and regulatory review and licensing of energy projects. The successful candidate would coordinate with our existing Energy team and clients to facilitate completion of FERC documents and reviews completed by our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team. Additional duties will include mentoring junior staff, directing and leading various projects, and supporting non-technical project managers with client communications. As part of EWR’s leadership team, the successful candidate would interface with clients, pursue opportunities, serve as a thought leader, and help develop Pond’s brand.

About Our Team

Our team of environmental professionals includes scientists, ecologists and engineers.  Our EWR team is engaged in projects throughout the southeast and our existing client base includes local municipalities, state agencies, various federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and private clients. The successful candidate would be an integral part of our growing team and would have the opportunity to engage across markets and geographies.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Manage multiple projects in various phases of development and geographic location ranging from routing/siting phase to construction compliance phase
  • Manage and direct resource teams on environmental studies and associated permit applications including FERC Section 7 applications, Blanket Project authorizations, and Third-party EA/EIS documents
  • Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
  • Interest in generation of business development leads, written proposals and presentations, and project work capture
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, GIS analysts, permitting and environmental resource specialists, land agents, and construction compliance monitors
  • Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings
  • Client coordination including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
  • Participate in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings
  • Travel up to 25% of time for client and internal meetings

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience managing environmental licensing and permitting of pipelines
  • Expertise in regulations pursuant to the Natural Gas Act administered by FERC with a working knowledge in other applicable federal environmental regulations is required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
  • Masters degree in in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree

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