Project Manager - Compliance

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is one of the largest environmental compliance firms in the country and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We have an opening for a Compliance Project Manager in Houston, Texas This will be a full-time, regular (with benefits) position.

Our Vision (the North Star), Core Values, and Purpose:  Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. 

Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Demonstrates strong technical and regulatory knowledge related to environmental resources management and construction procedures for multi-discipline projects
• Leads compliance projects/tasks from start to finish, with guidance (PM for medium projects or Task Lead for large projects); serves as most senior SWCA representative in the field
• Responsible for financial performance and schedule of the project and negotiates staff and subcontractor costs to meet budget
• Designs field approach/plan and leads project staff in overall project completion
• Assigns and communicate technical needs and project tasks to project team members
• Manages workflow, data flow, and scheduling
• Communicates with construction and client representatives in the field and/or at project meetings to determine necessary tasks that require monitoring as applicable to permit conditions, memorandums, and/or applicable project documents independently
• Designs and leads trainings
• Reviews and tracks variance requests
• Oversees and performs QA/QC, organization, and tracking to ensure project requirements are met
• Manages quality and completeness of data collection and report completion from start to finish
• Prepares management plans and permit applications (e.g., SWPP plans, SPCC and other spill response plans, dewatering permits, discharge applications, etc.)
• Performs mid-level technical peer review of documents
• Is an active member in technical/industry organizations
• Adeptly interfaces with clients and agencies related to specific tasks to ensure needs and objectives are met; serves as a point of contact in the field for client PM, contractor superintendent, regulatory agency personnel, and third-party inspectors
• Represents SWCA at client and agency meetings in the field
• Contributes to technical standards for sub-region
• Prepares draft scopes and budgets for mid-size projects, or contributes to large proposals
• May supervise; coaches others within the office
• Prepares and ensures implementation of the safety plan

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, biology, natural resource management, or another science-related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in environmental construction compliance management of large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including O&G, transmission, transportation, or renewable projects.
• Experience should include complex, multi-disciplinary projects; leading meetings with clients and agencies; directing project teams including subcontractors; preparing or directing staff; and setting and adhering to project budgets and delivery schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of pertinent current and pending federal and state environmental regulations and the ability to develop project management plans to satisfy regulatory compliance.
• A working understanding of agency internal processes and procedures and positive existing relationships with state and federal land management and regulatory agencies.
• Proven experience with large energy development projects on public lands.

• Applicants must have valid driver’s license and be able to meet SWCA’s driver requirements.

 SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this in this Houston, TX-based position can expect an hourly salary of $87,141.60 -  $114,660.00/yr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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