Amazon · 1 month ago
Senior Environmental Program Manager, AWS Environmental, AWS EHS Compliance
Herndon, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $208K/yr
7+ years expAmazon is a leading cloud platform through its AWS division, and they are seeking a Senior Environmental Program Manager to manage environmental compliance during the construction of AWS data centers. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop environmentally responsible site development strategies and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Partner with AWS stakeholders to develop regional and site-specific development strategies for the construction and operation of AWS data centers and infrastructure
Provide technical assistance and risk management support to construction managers and partner teams, and promote and manage environmental compliance during construction, specifically focusing on protection of sensitive environmental resources, wetland permit compliance and construction stormwater NPDES permit compliance (including erosion and sediment control)
Prepare for data center operations
Engage regularly throughout the construction phase with multiple AWS stakeholders, including Real Estate, Legal, Risk, Water, Design, Public Policy, Construction, and Operational teams, as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors
Assess environmental risks and requirements and develop mitigations and strategies to support site-specific project delivery
Manage environmental compliance during construction, specifically focusing on wetlands permits and erosion and sediment control
Communicate environmental requirements, risks, and activities to internal and external project partners
Coordinate with partner teams including Design, Water, Legal, Risk, Power, and others to manage construction and operational constraints
Develop site development strategies that are environmentally responsible and sustainable while meeting project timelines
Lead regulatory agency interactions and negotiations
Develop, manage, and track metrics to evaluate project success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math, business or equivalent
7+ years managing permitting, and compliance for new developments
5+ years environmental construction oversight
3+ years erosion and sediment control management during construction
Preferred
Data center or critical infrastructure construction, and/or or risk assessment experience strongly preferred
Experience in multiple states within the US. Experience managing and/or supporting community/public interactions
Experience with Smartsheets or other project management software
Up to 50% domestic travel Experience working with large teams on a diverse slate of projects
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
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