Environmental Manager

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power and fiber. We are focused on key markets where hyperscale and wholesale demand is growing. Our approach is to collaborate with cities and counties to ensure development is targeted for the optimal locations to maximize the economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing impacts on neighbors.

Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.

We are looking for an experienced, organized, and outgoing Environmental Manager to join our growing team to drive environmental diligence and compliance throughout the life cycle of our projects throughout the United States.

The Environmental Manager will be a key position to support environmental matters in the development and construction efforts in selected markets, interfacing with internal team members, state and local governments, technical consultants, and contractors. The Environmental Manager will collaborate with a matrixed set of stakeholders, focusing on environmental compliance during all stages of the development process such as site selection, diligence, master planning, zoning/entitlements, permitting, extending infrastructure, and supporting earthworks specific to data center campus uses.

They will act as the technical environmental lead for assigned projects. A strong Environmental Manager candidate demonstrates a unique ability to blend environmental knowledge and experience and site development skills and are proactive in generating creative solutions to address the environmental complexities of large-scale development projects. Moreover, they must exhibit integrity, tenacity and a results-driven mindset where effective communication and partnership-building with both internal and external stakeholders is key, while managing a growing portfolio of sites around the nation.

This is an exciting role with an opportunity to build skills, leverage experienced mentorship, and grow within a dynamic company on the cutting edge of data center campus development.

In addition to other duties assigned by supervisors, the Environmental Manager will have the following key primary functional responsibilities:

• Site Selection Support
• Interpret environmental desktop resources for groups that evaluating potential development properties to identify early risk indicators and due diligence questions.
• Project Development Support
• Review environmental assessment, characterization and site investigations to support the site inquiry and diligence process to vet prospective sites and assess site risks and opportunities.
• Assist in managing local environmental due diligence processes and teams.
• Manage following environmental diligence items, interpreting results and reporting out findings, focused on environmental constraints or risks:
• Wetland and stream delineation and assessments
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
• Cultural and historic assessment
• Noise modeling and analysis
• Data collection and mapping
• Provide input on land planning concepts and strategy based on technical knowledge and identification of environmental development constraints.
• Support development process to ensure timely submission and execution of necessary environmental permits to meet project timelines.
• Organizing environmental communications with key internal and external stakeholders
• Adhere to company safety and sustainability standards.

Assist with developing scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication.

• Project Construction Support
• Assist in tracking compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including obtaining necessary permits (e.g., wetlands, air quality, stormwater).
• Coordinate the permitting process for construction projects, including wetland protection, stormwater management, and wildlife conservation.
• Monitor and manage environmental impacts during construction, ensuring adherence to mitigation plans, permit conditions, and regulations.
• Oversee development of stormwater management plans, implement erosion control measures, and oversee pollution prevention practices on-site.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with CERCLA and RCRA requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and regulatory agencies to integrate environmental considerations into project design and execution.
• Oversee the protection of water resources, including groundwater and surface water, through proper site management and compliance with water use regulations.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, facilitating site inspections and ensuring accurate reporting of environmental compliance activities
• Interface with National, State and Local Governments as required
• Interface with State and Local Environmental Permitting…