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Apex Systems · 6 days ago

Project and Program Management - Program Manager Tech 3

La Porte, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$55/hr - $58/hr

5+ years exp

Apex Systems is seeking a Program Manager Tech 3 for Construction Environmental Compliance to lead environmental permitting execution and compliance oversight during the construction phase of datacenter projects. This role involves coordinating with internal teams and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and delivering high-quality results on schedule.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate with subject‑matter experts to meet environmental compliance obligations aligned with construction schedules and project milestones

Partner closely with Permit Managers to interpret permit conditions and ensure construction teams understand and adhere to all environmental approvals

Lead environmental and construction consultants conducting site inspections, preparing internal reports, supporting agency interactions, submitting AHJ notifications, and advising on field compliance issues

Conduct onsite field inspections and provide real‑time compliance support to construction teams

Identify and mitigate environmental risks related to stormwater, wetlands, streams (CWA 404/401), threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservation, and air compliance

Coordinate with permitting teams to deliver construction‑driven permit modifications

Support regulatory agency, community, and stakeholder engagement for new datacenter builds

Serve as Microsoft’s environmental representative to external partners, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)

Communicate environmental requirements clearly to diverse internal and external audiences

Manage environmental compliance planning for pre‑construction activities and operational turnover

Track, maintain, and report project compliance status to internal stakeholders

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Microsoft’s Environmental Excellence program for datacenter delivery

Qualification

Environmental permittingProgram managementEnvironmental regulationsConstruction project experienceRisk mitigation strategiesProcess-mindedCollaborationCommunicationSelf-starterFast-paced environment

Required

5+ years of environmental permitting, compliance, and approvals experience in the U.S., including environmental impact assessments, permit acquisition, and cultural/ecological surveys

5+ years of program or project management experience in the U.S., including cross‑discipline coordination, consultant management, and driving deliverables to completion

Experience supporting mission‑critical facilities or large‑scale construction projects

Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, including Clean Water Act Sections 402, 401, and 404, stormwater construction general permits, SPCC, RCRA, air quality, and threatened and endangered species requirements

Ability to interpret construction schedules, identify compliance risks, and develop mitigation strategies

Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced environments as a self‑starter who is process‑minded and highly collaborative

Preferred

Experience with construction and operational environmental compliance across multiple U.S. markets

Working knowledge of remedial investigations, remediation strategies, site conceptual models, and site management plans

Benefits

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.

We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.

Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

Company

Apex Systems

Glassdoor3.8

Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.

Founded in 1995

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.apexsystems.com

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