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ERM is hiring an Environmental Construction Compliance Manager (ECM) embedded with a key technology client in Reno, Nevada. This role will be a key player in both the strategic development and compliant execution of environmental permits for data center projects in the Reno metro area during their construction phase. The ECM will support environmental compliance programs associated with the construction of large-scale data center infrastructure projects. This role serves as a key liaison between construction teams, environmental permitting specialists, regulatory agencies, consultants and operational stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery while maintaining environmental compliance standards. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) on-site limited-term role with a 12-month duration, with a possible renewal.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with subject-matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations and Environmental Requirements based on the timing of the overall construction schedule.
- Coordination with Permit Managers to understand permit conditions and drive understanding for Construction teams to ensure compliance with all environmental approvals.
- Management of environmental and construction consultants that support the overall site delivery. Consultants support the Compliance Team by conducting required site inspections, regular reporting to internal stakeholders, assisting with agency discussions, submission of AHJ notifications and reports, and advising construction teams on compliance concerns that arise in the field.
- Identification and mitigation of issues that occur during construction related to any of the following: stormwater, wetlands, streams (CWA 404/401), threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservations, and air compliance. Assistance and coordination with permitting teams to deliver construction requested permit modifications to support maintaining project schedules.
- Support of regulatory agency, stakeholder and community engagement activities for new builds.
- Support of development of environmental risk and compliance mitigations to enable datacenter construction and operations within development timelines.
- Management of environmental compliance planning and execution for pre-construction activities and operational turnover.
- Communication of environmental requirements and environmental expertise to diverse internal and external stakeholders. Environmental Construction Compliance Manager will maintain and report project status regularly and contribute to the development and continued improvement of an Environmental Excellence program for datacenter delivery and construction.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of project management and environmental permitting experience.
- Bluebeam and P6 experience a plus.
- Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams.
- Demonstrated experience supporting large construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements including:
- Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, 404
- Stormwater Construction General Permits
- Threatened and Endangered Species requirements
- Air Quality permitting and compliance
- SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure)
- RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
- Wetlands and aquatic resource permitting and compliance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, utility, energy, or large-scale industrial construction projects.
- Experience working across multiple geographic markets and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Working knowledge of:
- Remedial investigations and remediation strategies
- Site conceptual models
- Site management plans
- Experience using Enablon environmental management software.
- Experience with Bluebeam and Primavera P6.
- Professional certifications such as CPESC, CESCL, CHMM, CESSWI, or PMP.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
For the Environmental Construction Compliance Manager position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $97,760.00– $122,720.00, $47.00/hr – $59.00/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
WHO WE ARE:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
INTRODUCTION
ERM is hiring an Environmental Construction Compliance Manager (ECM) embedded with a key technology client in Reno, Nevada. This role will be a key player in both the strategic development and compliant execution of environmental permits for data center projects in the Reno metro area during their construction phase. The ECM will support environmental compliance programs associated with the construction of large-scale data center infrastructure projects. This role serves as a key liaison between construction teams, environmental permitting specialists, regulatory agencies, consultants and operational stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery while maintaining environmental compliance standards. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) on-site limited-term role with a 12-month duration, with a possible renewal.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with subject-matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations and Environmental Requirements based on the timing of the overall construction schedule.
- Coordination with Permit Managers to understand permit conditions and drive understanding for Construction teams to ensure compliance with all environmental approvals.
- Management of environmental and construction consultants that support the overall site delivery. Consultants support the Compliance Team by conducting required site inspections, regular reporting to internal stakeholders, assisting with agency discussions, submission of AHJ notifications and reports, and advising construction teams on compliance concerns that arise in the field.
- Identification and mitigation of issues that occur during construction related to any of the following: stormwater, wetlands, streams (CWA 404/401), threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservations, and air compliance. Assistance and coordination with permitting teams to deliver construction requested permit modifications to support maintaining project schedules.
- Support of regulatory agency, stakeholder and community engagement activities for new builds.
- Support of development of environmental risk and compliance mitigations to enable datacenter construction and operations within development timelines.
- Management of environmental compliance planning and execution for pre-construction activities and operational turnover.
- Communication of environmental requirements and environmental expertise to diverse internal and external stakeholders. Environmental Construction Compliance Manager will maintain and report project status regularly and contribute to the development and continued improvement of an Environmental Excellence program for datacenter delivery and construction.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of project management and environmental permitting experience.
- Bluebeam and P6 experience a plus.
- Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams.
- Demonstrated experience supporting large construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements including:
- Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, 404
- Stormwater Construction General Permits
- Threatened and Endangered Species requirements
- Air Quality permitting and compliance
- SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure)
- RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
- Wetlands and aquatic resource permitting and compliance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, utility, energy, or large-scale industrial construction projects.
- Experience working across multiple geographic markets and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Working knowledge of:
- Remedial investigations and remediation strategies
- Site conceptual models
- Site management plans
- Experience using Enablon environmental management software.
- Experience with Bluebeam and Primavera P6.
- Professional certifications such as CPESC, CESCL, CHMM, CESSWI, or PMP.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
For the Environmental Construction Compliance Manager position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $97,760.00– $122,720.00, $47.00/hr – $59.00/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
WHO WE ARE:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Environmental
Verify your SOC code before applying
Environmental roles span multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes, including 19-2041 for environmental scientists and 17-2081 for environmental engineers. Pull your occupation's wage level from the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating offers to confirm your salary meets prevailing wage requirements.
Target cap-exempt employers in environmental work
Universities, nonprofit research institutes, and federal contractors working on government projects can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Environmental consulting firms with active EPA or DOE contracts often qualify, giving you a filing path that doesn't depend on March registration odds.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by environmental job titles to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for these roles. LCA filing history shows you who actually sponsors, not just who lists H-1B in a job posting without following through.
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires that your specific degree field relates directly to the environmental role, not just that you hold a bachelor's degree. A geology degree supporting an environmental site assessment role is strong; a general business degree for the same role is a common RFE trigger.
Ask employers about LCA wage level before the offer stage
The DOL assigns wage levels I through IV on the LCA based on experience and job duties. Environmental roles at Level I may limit your responsibilities contractually, so clarify which wage level the employer intends to certify before you reach the offer stage.
Account for state licensing requirements in your timeline
Many environmental engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, and some states require it before you can perform certain regulated activities. If your H-1B is filed while you're pursuing licensure, confirm your job duties are scoped to what you're currently licensed to do.
H-1B Visa Environmental: Frequently Asked Questions
Do environmental jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Environmental scientist, environmental engineer, and environmental compliance specialist roles all qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as environmental science, civil engineering, geology, or chemistry. USCIS evaluates whether the specific degree field aligns with the job duties, so generalist degrees without field-specific coursework can draw a Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for environmental roles?
Environmental consulting firms, engineering and architecture firms, federal contractors working on EPA or Army Corps of Engineers projects, and state environmental agencies with cap-exempt status are the most active sponsors. Research universities with environmental science departments also file frequently. Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can identify which employers have actually sponsored environmental roles rather than relying on job posting language alone.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect environmental H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS approves an H-1B petition, the employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Environmental roles are classified by SOC code, and the prevailing wage varies significantly by geography. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your specific SOC code and work location before evaluating an offer.
Can an environmental employer sponsor my H-1B if the role requires a state professional license?
Yes, but licensing requirements add complexity. If the position legally requires a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist license to perform core duties, USCIS may use that licensing requirement as evidence of specialty occupation, which can strengthen the petition. Confirm with the employer that your job duties are scoped appropriately for your current licensure status at the time of filing, since unlicensed practice of regulated activities creates both immigration and professional liability risks.
What O*NET occupation profiles are most relevant for environmental H-1B job seekers?
O*NET classifies the most common environmental H-1B roles under environmental scientists and specialists (19-2041), environmental engineers (17-2081), and environmental compliance inspectors (13-1041). Reviewing the O*NET profile for your target role helps you identify the education and skill requirements USCIS will benchmark your petition against, and it clarifies which SOC code your employer should use on the LCA to avoid a wage level mismatch.