Environmental Compliance Manager (Environmental)

Location: Clifton Park, New York; the role reports to one of the New York offices in Clifton Park, Liverpool, Ithaca, or West Seneca and is approximately 75% office-based and 25% field-based, with travel to project sites and agency offices.

Salary: USD $89,273.60–$104,000.00 per year, plus potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global environmental and engineering consulting firm serving the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors.

What you will do

• Oversee environmental compliance for electric transmission, natural gas pipeline, wind, solar, and other energy-related construction projects.
• Coordinate field work and interact with clients, agencies, stakeholders, contractors, and environmental or agricultural inspectors.
• Manage compliance scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Review field staff reports for quality assurance and quality control before distribution.
• Provide guidance on compliance filings and active construction issues, represent clients at agency meetings and field visits, and enforce permitting documents and certificates.
• Support proposals for compliance-related opportunities and perform inspector field duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or a related field, with at least five years of post-degree experience.
• Experience permitting or overseeing construction projects at federal, state, and local levels.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and permitting regulations, including New York Article VIII, SEQRA, NYSDEC programs, the Federal Clean Water Act, and FERC certificates.
• Excellent verbal, technical, and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and review clear reports, procedures, and correspondence.
• Ability to work under aggressive schedules and manage multiple assignments.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle records check.

Nice to have

• Staff management experience.
• New York EI/AI or construction management experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year based on status and seniority.
• At least eight paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.