Environmental Compliance Manager – Field Based

ERM

Environmental Compliance Manager supporting key clients' environmental compliance programs in New York. Responsible for managing regulatory aspects of projects, inspections, and environmental documentation.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,967 - $132,573 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and manage environmental aspects of projects during planning, design and construction
Manage environmental due diligence in support of property transactions and third-party access requests
Support field work on third-party properties including those with environmental regulatory encumbrances (e.g., Site Management Plans)
Serve as regulatory liaison and provide onsite presence during regulatory agency inspections
Respond to environmental incidents (e.g., oil and chemical releases) and develop site remediation plans
Support root-cause analysis related to environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
Conduct and document periodic inspections of operating yards, electric substations, fleet garages, generating plants, gas regulating stations, rights of way, and other company properties to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., waste storage areas, bulk chemical and petroleum tanks, emergency generators, oil/water separators, and other operational equipment)
Maintain accurate environmental documentation (e.g., waste contingency plans, spill prevention, control and countermeasures plans, manifests, bulk storage registrations)
Coordinate waste characterization sampling and laboratory analysis of various media to assess waste profile and disposal options, and arrange for waste transportation and disposal
Facilitate and champion recycling of electric and gas assets through Investment Recovery department
Provide technical support for managing data and documents pertinent to stakeholder communications, project schedules, environmental issues, studies, and expenditures.
Identify and mitigate environmental risk and coordinate key initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil engineering, environmental science, or related field
Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance practices
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Project management experience
RCRA, DOT, and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
medical
dental
vision
401(k)
life & disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental due diligencesite remediation plansroot-cause analysiswaste characterization samplinglaboratory analysisregulatory complianceenvironmental documentationproject managementdata managementstakeholder communications

Soft Skills

effective communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailanalytical skillsinitiative

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineeringBachelor’s degree in environmental scienceRCRA certificationDOT certification40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training