EHSQ Environmental Compliance Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-15
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Description
Title:EPC Environmental Compliance Project Manager
Department:EHSQ
Location: Remote/Houston, TX
Supervisor:Madison Hughes
FLSA Status:Salaried
Position Status:Full-time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Remote
EPC Environmental Compliance Project Manager
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp ("HQC US") develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
SUMMARYThis position is responsible for leading environmental compliance planning, oversight, and execution for the construction of Solar PV and BESS projects. The role focuses on identifying, interpreting, and implementing environmental requirements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, and contractual obligations. In addition to direct project support, this position provides technical oversight, supervision, and mentorship to site-level Environmental Managers to ensure consistent, effective implementation of environmental programs across all assigned projects.
This position reports to the EPC Associate Director of Environmental, or another management personnel designated by the President of the Company. The position may be based in Houston, TX or remote. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm local time, with overtime and weekend work required as project demands dictate. Travel of up to 40% is expected.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES- Review and evaluate Project Owner-provided environmental due diligence documentation during the preconstruction phase to identify compliance obligations, constraints, risks, and mitigation requirements. Document findings in an environmental due diligence review report and provide interpretation and guidance to Engineering and Project Teams, including coordination of environmental correspondence with Owners and stakeholders.
- Conduct or supervise third-party determination of EPC environmental regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with Owner permits, plans, and approvals. Verify that environmental requirements are accurately reflected in project design inputs, scopes of work, and upstream and downstream environmental contract exhibits.
- Generate or oversee third-party generation of project-specific environmental plans and deliverables, including Waste Management Plans, Vegetation Management Plans, and other environmental specific plans for use during construction of the project.
- Support the preparation, review, and implementation of environmental plans and permits, including SWPPP, SPCC, and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental permits.
- Translate project environmental requirements into Site-Specific Environmental Plans and implementation checklists for use during construction. Support integration of environmental requirements into construction sequencing and planning, as well as data collection for performance tracking.
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and technical support to site-level Environmental Managers, ensuring consistent environmental standards, reporting practices, and corrective action management across projects.
- Provide ongoing environmental compliance support throughout construction, including periodic on-site audits, performance assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
- Develop and manage environmental budgets, including cost estimating, forecasting, tracking, and coordination with Project Management and Project Controls teams.
- Perform environmental risk evaluations to identify compliance, schedule, and cost risks, and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with Project…
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