[Hiring] Environmental Manager @Zelestra

Role Description

The Environmental Manager is a field-based operational role responsible for direct environmental compliance execution at active construction and operating renewable energy sites. Embedded within Construction and O&M, the role is 100% dedicated to project and asset operations rather than corporate support. It provides hands-on oversight, inspections, incident response, compliance implementation, and environmental risk management for safe, compliant project delivery and operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Engineering, Natural Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental or sustainability experience, including at least 3 years in direct construction or operational execution within renewable energy or infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. environmental laws, permitting, and compliance processes.
• Demonstrated experience implementing environmental and sustainability requirements at active construction projects and/or operating assets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including technical field reporting and site-level ESG documentation.
• Regular presence at active construction and operational sites is essential; up to 25% travel may be required between assigned sites/assets, audits, and community meetings.

Requirements

• Lead site-level environmental compliance across construction and operations.
• Conduct inspections, audits, monitoring, training, and incident response.
• Review EPC deliverables and confirm field implementation.
• Implement sustainability programs for emissions, waste, biodiversity, and resource efficiency.
• Collect and report site-level ESG data.
• Support sustainable procurement and translate Net Zero goals into site actions.
• Support community impact efforts during construction and early operations.
• Track workforce, outreach, and community investment metrics.
• Partner with Communications and Government Affairs on engagement.
• Maintain compliance documentation and audit records.
• Identify and escalate environmental and ESG risks.
• Provide site-level data for ESG, investor, and regulatory reporting.
• Serve as the ESSI field partner for Construction and O&M teams.
• Provide coaching, training, inspections, and field oversight.

Benefits

• The anticipated starting salary for this role is $145,000 annual plus a competitive bonus structure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Retirement savings benefits.