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Permitting & Environmental Manager
Location: Near Salt Lake City / Tooele, Utah
About the Opportunity
An emerging U.S.-based gold developer is seeking an Environmental Manager (Permitting Manager) to play a key leadership role in advancing a large-scale open-pit heap leach project in Utah. This is a high-impact, development-stage opportunity where you will help shape environmental strategy, lead permitting efforts, and influence the successful transition from exploration through construction readiness.
This role offers the chance to work on a well-positioned project with strong infrastructure and momentum, while collaborating closely with technical, operational, and executive teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead environmental and permitting strategy aligned with project development milestones
- Manage permitting processes, including regulatory engagement and consultant coordination
- Oversee environmental compliance across drilling, exploration, and site development activities
- Support and guide environmental baseline studies (wildlife, water, air quality, soils, etc.)
- Act as the on-site environmental lead, partnering with field teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- Identify risks, drive compliance, and implement practical solutions in a dynamic environment
- Provide leadership in environmental stewardship, incident response, and continuous improvement
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure strong regulatory alignment
Ideal Background
- 10 years of environmental and permitting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Experience supporting major permitting efforts in mining or large-scale industrial projects
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, compliance, and field operations
- Proven ability to work in development-stage projects with shifting priorities
- Experience with the BLM and DOGM are necessary. NEEPA experience would be a plus.
Key Strengths
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams
- Hands-on leader who is comfortable in both field and strategic environments
- Organized and detail-oriented, with a strong compliance mindset
- Adaptive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving projects
Why This Role
- Opportunity to lead environmental and permitting efforts on a significant U.S. gold development project
- High visibility role with direct impact on project advancement and timelines
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior leadership
- Strong platform for career growth as the project moves toward construction and operations
Additional Information
- Field-based role with regular site presence required
- Strong safety culture and commitment to environmental responsibility are critical