Regulatory Compliance Project Manager - Earth Systems

Regulatory Compliance Manager – Environmental Consulting

Primary Region: Upper Midwest & Mountain States
Location: North Dakota preferred; open to surrounding states, including Colorado
Travel: Regional travel up to approximately 25%

Position Summary

The Regulatory Compliance Manager is a senior consulting role responsible for leading environmental compliance and permitting programs for clients operating across multiple regulatory jurisdictions. This position provides strategic regulatory guidance, oversees compliance programs, and integrates regulatory requirements into environmental projects and operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings strong environmental permitting and compliance experience, a consulting mindset, and the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, defensible solutions for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Leadership

• Lead and manage multi-state environmental compliance programs across multiple regulatory jurisdictions

• Serve as a senior compliance advisor to clients, providing regulatory interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance strategy development

• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance-related communications

Permitting, Reporting & Audits

• Prepare, review, and submit environmental permits and regulatory reports, including stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, hazardous waste, air permitting, and EPCRA reporting

• Conduct compliance audits, inspections, and environmental assessments

• Develop corrective action plans and compliance roadmaps to address identified risks

Program Development & Technical Oversight

• Develop and maintain compliance programs, monitoring strategies, sampling plans, and standard operating procedures

• Monitor regulatory changes at the federal, state, and local levels and assess impacts on client operations

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and scientists to integrate compliance requirements into project planning and execution

Project & Client Management

• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables

• Support proposal development, client retention, and expansion of compliance services

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal technical and regulatory knowledge development

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field

• 6 years of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance experience

• Prior environmental consulting experience strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of environmental regulations related to stormwater, wastewater, SPCC, hazardous waste, air, and EPCRA

• Experience with regulatory reporting platforms such as NetDMR, RCRAInfo, TRI-MEweb, and Tier II systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated client-facing experience

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CHMM, CEP, CPESC, QISP, or PE

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER (or ability to obtain)

• Experience supporting clients operating in multiple regulatory jurisdictions

Core Competencies

• Regulatory expertise and attention to detail

• Client-focused consulting approach

• Strategic problem-solving and risk management

• Leadership, mentorship, and collaboration

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $135,000 , commensurate with experience and client portfolio responsibility

• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional development and credentialing support

Benefits, Growth & Professional Development

We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support long-term career growth, professional development, and work-life balance. This role provides exposure to complex, multi-state regulatory environments and offers growth opportunities into senior management, program leadership, or principal-level roles based on performance and business needs.

About EnviroTrac

EnviroTrac is a multi-disciplinary environmental, engineering, and consulting platform supporting clients across the energy, industrial, municipal, and commercial sectors. Through our affiliated companies, we provide environmental compliance, permitting, remediation, engineering, and technical services nationwide.

Affiliated Companies:
Earth Systems LLC · Earth Systems Response & Restoration LLC · Bio-Tech Consulting LLC · Envirotactics LLC · Spangler Environmental LLC · EnviroTrac LLC

With more than 25 years of industry experience, EnviroTrac is known for practical solutions, regulatory credibility, and a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Additional Information

EnviroTrac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background screening.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available.