Program Manager
Actalent
Job Title: Program ManagerJob Description
The Construction Environmental Compliance Lead is responsible for ensuring environmental permit compliance during the construction phase of Data Centers (DCs). This role involves managing environmental permit implementation and compliance until turnover to operations, working closely with consultants, internal and external business partners to achieve compliance goals, and serving as an environmental representative to external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
+ Coordinate with subject-matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations and Environmental Requirements based on the overall construction schedule.
+ Work with Permit Managers to understand permit conditions and ensure compliance with all environmental approvals.
+ Manage environmental and construction consultants supporting site delivery, including site inspections, reporting, agency discussions, and advising on compliance concerns.
+ Identify and mitigate issues during construction related to stormwater, wetlands, streams, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservation, and air compliance.
+ Assist and coordinate with permitting teams to deliver construction requested permit modifications.
+ Support regulatory agency stakeholder and community engagement activities for new builds.
+ Develop environmental risk and compliance mitigations to enable datacenter construction and operations within development timelines.
+ Manage environmental compliance planning and execution for pre-construction activities and operational turnover.
+ Communicate environmental requirements and expertise to diverse stakeholders.
+ Visit DC campuses under construction at least once per week within assigned regions.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
+ 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting or compliance and approvals in America.
+ 5+ years of program and project management experience in large-scale construction projects.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience in construction and operational environmental compliance.
+ Knowledge of environmental permitting programs including air quality, CWA 404/401, and stormwater permits.
+ Experience with mission critical facilities or large-scale construction projects.
+ Working knowledge of remedial investigations and site management plans.
Work Environment
This role requires working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The position involves regular travel within assigned regions, including states such as Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Canada. Candidates should be self-starters, process-minded, and collaborative, with a strong desire to continually learn and innovate.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $73.00 - $83.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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