Permitting Compliance Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project:

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

* Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.

* Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.

* Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.

* Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You'll Be Responsible For:

* Monitor permitting requirements and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

* Oversee environmental inspections, sampling, and monitoring programs to assess the project's impact on air, water, soil, and wildlife.

* Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.

* Manage the process of obtaining environmental permits and approvals, including coordination with agencies like the EPA, USACE, NOAA, NMFS, USFWS, NJDEP, NYSDEC, and local authorities.

* Track compliance with permit conditions and documentation.

* Identify potential environmental risks and implement mitigation strategies.

* Respond to environmental incidents, investigate causes, and develop corrective action plans.

* Ensure the project adheres to federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations such as NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.

You'll need to have:

* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

* Preferred 5+ years experience in environmental compliance, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.

* Experience with tunneling, excavation, or heavy civil construction is a plus.

* Good knowledge of management principles and operational controls through the delivery lifecycle.

* Experience in development and implementation of tools and techniques in an operational environment.

* High level of knowledge and understanding of current industry standards and regulations.

Note:

The estimated starting salary for this position is $140k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.