Role description:The Permitting Compliance Manager will help ensure the project meets all environmental, regulatory, and permitting requirements throughout its lifecycle. The manager will oversee the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of compliance with federal, state, and local permits and regulations, as well as project-specific environmental commitments. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration across disciplines to fulfill the project's environmental stewardship and regulatory obligations.
Role accountabilities:- Oversee the management and tracking of all project permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local permits.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including requirements of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
- Support agency consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
- Act as the primary contact between the project team and regulatory agencies on permitting and compliance matters.
- Provide project teams, contractors, and consultants with technical guidance and oversight into permitting requirements and permitting compliance.
- Establish and implement compliance monitoring procedures to ensure all project activities meet environmental commitments and permit conditions.
- Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports as required by permits and project agreements.
- Maintain detailed, accurate, and accessible records of all permitting and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and community groups to address permitting and compliance concerns.
- Support public outreach on the project's environmental and permitting matters.
Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.
- At least 5-7 years of experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects in environmental permitting, compliance management, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of USACE federal, NYSDEC and NJDEP state, and local environmental laws and regulations
- Experience preparing permit applications, conducting environmental reviews, and monitoring compliance.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, concise reports and presentations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and compliance tracking software and tools.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience managing permitting and compliance for large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with permitting processes in New York and New Jersey.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $120000 - $200000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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