Qcells EPC · 7 hours ago
EHSQ Environmental Compliance Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expQcells EPC develops and delivers solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects across North America. The EHSQ Environmental Compliance Project Manager will lead environmental compliance planning and oversight for these projects, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations while providing support and mentorship to site-level Environmental Managers.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Review and evaluate Project Owner-provided environmental due diligence documentation during the preconstruction phase to identify compliance obligations, constraints, risks, and mitigation requirements. Document findings in an environmental due diligence review report and provide interpretation and guidance to Engineering and Project Teams, including coordination of environmental correspondence with Owners and stakeholders
Conduct or supervise third-party determination of EPC environmental regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with Owner permits, plans, and approvals. Verify that environmental requirements are accurately reflected in project design inputs, scopes of work, and upstream and downstream environmental contract exhibits
Generate or oversee third-party generation of project-specific environmental plans and deliverables, including Waste Management Plans, Vegetation Management Plans, and other environmental specific plans for use during construction of the project
Support the preparation, review, and implementation of environmental plans and permits, including SWPPP, SPCC, and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental permits
Translate project environmental requirements into Site-Specific Environmental Plans and implementation checklists for use during construction. Support integration of environmental requirements into construction sequencing and planning, as well as data collection for performance tracking
Provide supervision, mentorship, and technical support to site-level Environmental Managers, ensuring consistent environmental standards, reporting practices, and corrective action management across projects
Provide ongoing environmental compliance support throughout construction, including periodic on-site audits, performance assessments, and corrective action follow-up
Develop and manage environmental budgets, including cost estimating, forecasting, tracking, and coordination with Project Management and Project Controls teams
Perform environmental risk evaluations to identify compliance, schedule, and cost risks, and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with Project Teams
Represent EHSQ in meetings with internal teams, Clients, Subcontractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies. Prepare reports, presentations, and compliance documentation as required
Accountable for project environmental Key Performance Indicators for assigned projects
Serve as an internal environmental Subject Matter Expert (SME) and promote cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Construction, Civil, and Project Controls teams
Evaluate hazardous environmental conditions and coordinate cleanup, corrective, and remedial actions with Project Teams as necessary
Support Project Teams during regulatory inspections and audits, including response to findings, violations, or stop-work orders; collect documentation; and develop corrective action plans
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Regular attendance, in accordance with company attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential function of this position
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental compliance, including identification, interpretation, and implementation of regulatory and permit requirements
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline
Working knowledge of federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and related programs
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
General experience with air, waste, and water permitting and compliance; specialized expertise in one or more environmental disciplines preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and document review
General knowledge of interpreting Google Earth maps and utilizing KMZ shapefiles for environmental data analysis
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, Clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
General experience with air, waste, and water permitting and compliance; specialized expertise in one or more environmental disciplines preferred
Experience with environmental due diligence, auditing, and risk assessment preferred
Environmental compliance experience within the construction, energy, or renewable energy industries preferred
Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical oversight to environmental staff preferred
NREP certification (REM, REP, or equivalent) preferred
Familiarity with PV Solar and BESS projects, including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, preferred
Experience using Procore and/or Environmental Management Software preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and/or other benefits
Additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives
Company
Qcells EPC
Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.
501-1000 employees
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