Senior Environmental Compliance Manager

About Atlas Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project Job Description We are seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Manager to join our Redmond WA team Come join us The Senior Construction Environmental Compliance Manager leads and delivers environmental compliance services during design and construction for complex transportation and infrastructure projects with a strong emphasis on Sound Transit WSDOT and other Washington public agency projects This role is highly technical and field focused responsible for ensuring contractor and agency compliance with environmental permits regulatory requirements and environmental commitments on heavy civil design build and progressive design build projects This position works closely with Sound Transit and WSDOT construction management teams resident engineers contractors and regulatory agencies to proactively manage environmental risk support construction schedules and resolve compliance challenges in real time Job responsibilities include but are not limited to Manage environmental compliance programs for Sound Transit WSDOT and local agency transportation projectsInterpret and implement environmental permits approvals and commitments for complex capital projects includingClean Water Act Sections 404 and 401ESA consultation and complianceCritical Areas Ordinances and local permitsFish passage and mitigation requirementsStormwater permits SWPPP development and erosionsediment controlServe as the primary environmental point of contact during construction coordinating directly with Sound Transit and WSDOT staff contractors inspectors and regulatorsDevelop implement and manage Construction Environmental Management Plans CEMPs permit compliance matrices and environmental commitment tracking systems consistent with Sound Transit and WSDOT requirementsConduct construction site inspections environmental compliance monitoring and environmental training for contractor and field staffSupport design build and progressive design build delivery by identifying environmental risks early advising construction teams and recommending practical field ready solutionsPrepare compliance documentation inspection reports corrective action plans and agency correspondenceLead coordination with regulatory agencies eg USACE Ecology WDFW USFWS NMFS during constructionMentor junior environmental compliance staff and support field team developmentContribute to QAQC processes and continuous improvement of environmental compliance workflows for Sound Transit and WSDOT projectsMinimum requirements Bachelors degree in environmental science biology ecology natural resources or related field10 years of experience in construction phase environmental compliance preferably on WSDOT and Sound Transit transportation projectsDemonstrated experience supporting heavy civil rail roadway bridge and transit construction in Washington StateRelevant certifications such as CPESC PWS or similar preferredTechnical requirements Strong technical expertise in one or more of the followingConstruction environmental complianceStormwater and erosion controlWetlands and waters permittingESA compliance and biological monitoringFish passage and mitigation implementationContaminated media managementWorking knowledge of Sound Transit and WSDOT environmental requirements specifications and construction compliance expectationsAbility to work effectively in fast paced construction environments and interface directly with contractors and agency staffStrong communication documentation and coordination skillsWhat you can expect from us The A Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life Health & Wellness We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no cost employee only medical coverageTime Off & Family Support We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave SSL and paid parental leaveRetirement We help employees plan for the future with a 401k and company matchInsurance To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insuranceSafety Program We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwearLearning & Development We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursementBelonging We support Employee Communities ECs voluntary employee led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposesFlexibility May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilitiesOur people and our culture are central to our work Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients Life We enhance the quality of life We value people and safety above all elseHeart As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respectTrust We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountabilityMastery Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our workAbout the Job Career Level DirectorEmployment Type Full timeCompensation 120000 130000 annual salary The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experienceEEO Statement Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave andor family care leave gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration 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Created: 2026-04-15