Stm Associates

Location: Near Salt Lake City / Tooele, Utah

An emerging U.S.-based gold developer is seeking an Environmental Manager (Permitting Manager) to play a key leadership role in advancing a large-scale open-pit heap leach project in Utah. This is a high-impact, development-stage opportunity where you will help shape environmental strategy, lead permitting efforts, and influence the successful transition from exploration through construction readiness.

This role offers the chance to work on a well-positioned project with strong infrastructure and momentum, while collaborating closely with technical, operational, and executive teams.

• Lead environmental and permitting strategy aligned with project development milestones
• Manage permitting processes, including regulatory engagement and consultant coordination
• Oversee environmental compliance across drilling, exploration, and site development activities
• Support and guide environmental baseline studies (wildlife, water, air quality, soils, etc.)
• Act as the on-site environmental lead, partnering with field teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• Identify risks, drive compliance, and implement practical solutions in a dynamic environment
• Provide leadership in environmental stewardship, incident response, and continuous improvement
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure strong regulatory alignment

• 10+ years of environmental and permitting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience supporting major permitting efforts in mining or large-scale industrial projects
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, compliance, and field operations
• Proven ability to work in development-stage projects with shifting priorities
• Experience with the BLM and DOGM are necessary. NEEPA experience would be a plus.

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams
• Hands-on leader who is comfortable in both field and strategic environments
• Organized and detail-oriented, with a strong compliance mindset
• Adaptive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving projects

• Opportunity to lead environmental and permitting efforts on a significant U.S. gold development project
• High visibility role with direct impact on project advancement and timelines
• Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior leadership
• Strong platform for career growth as the project moves toward construction and operations

• Field-based role with regular site presence required
• Strong safety culture and commitment to environmental responsibility are critical