Compliance Manager – Energy
| Company | Ferrovial |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA, JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Law, or a related field. JD, MBA or other post-graduate degree will be highly valued.
- +5 years of experience in permitting and regulatory compliance, specifically for renewable assets
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and guidelines in renewable energy
- Demonstrated experience in developing projects throughout permitting environments
- Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies at local, state and federal levels
- Experience monitoring compliance and maintaining rigorous documentation though the project lifecycle
- Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional and culturally diverse team environment
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of permitting strategies for the project, ensuring timely acquisition of all required permits.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, environmental teams, and legal counsel to ensure comprehensive compliance with environmental laws and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
- Interact with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the permitting process (E.g. Leon County, TXDOT)
- Prepare and submit permit applications, monitor their progress, and ensure any compliance issues.
- Manage and lead the development process in dynamic regulatory environments.
- Minimize the company’s permitting risk and liability.
- Supervise the work of project environmental consultants, if / when needed.
- Develops strategies to mitigate environmental impact.
- Managing project schedules and budgets and ensuring quality of documents.
- Respond to internal and external environmental and permitting-related inquiries.
- Support Purchase Agreement bids, project financing, and third-party due diligence.
- Advise Project Manager and reports to senior management and project stakeholders – as needed regarding the environmental and overall permitting status of the project.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes that could affect project permitting and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Conduct risk assessments related to permitting delays or denials and develop mitigation strategies.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to project teams on all matters related to permitting and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.