Data Center Environmental Permitting Program Manager 5

Our client, a leading technology and cloud infrastructure organization, is seeking a Data Center Environmental Permitting Program Manager to join their team. As a Data Center Environmental Permitting Program Manager, you will be part of the Environmental Planning and Permitting Team supporting Land Development, Design, Construction, Legal, and Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Data Center Environmental Permitting Program Manager

Location: Indianapolis - Onsite

Type: Contract

What’s the Job?

• Lead environmental due diligence, permitting acquisition, and approval processes for ground-up data center development projects.
• Manage environmental compliance activities throughout site acquisition, design, and construction phases.
• Develop and maintain permitting schedules, identify regulatory risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support project timelines.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Design, Construction, Operations, and external regulatory agencies to secure required approvals.
• Oversee environmental impact assessments, cultural and ecological surveys, and environmental program development to support infrastructure delivery.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of environmental permitting and approvals experience, including environmental impact assessments, permit acquisition, and regulatory review processes.
• 5+ years of experience conducting environmental due diligence and risk assessments for greenfield and brownfield sites, including environmental site assessments and remediation activities.
• Working knowledge of environmental permitting programs and regulations, including air quality, USACE Section 404 permitting, threatened and endangered species requirements, SPCC, and cultural resources compliance.
• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, or large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to support the development of critical, large-scale data center infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry-leading professionals.
• Exposure to complex environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory initiatives.
• Potential contract extension based on business needs and project demands.
• Travel expense/per diem support available up to approved program limits.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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