Construction Environmental Compliance Lead

Job Title: Construction Environmental Compliance Lead

Location: Pecos, Texas | On-Site / Field-Based

Pay Rate Range: $75-$90/hr based on qualifications and experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Environmental Compliance Lead to support environmental compliance for a large-scale data center construction project in Pecos, Texas.

This position will oversee environmental requirements throughout the construction lifecycle, from pre-construction activities through turnover to operations. The role will work closely with construction teams, environmental consultants, permitting professionals, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements and permits.

The ideal candidate combines strong environmental regulatory knowledge with hands-on construction experience and is comfortable conducting site inspections, coordinating consultants, preparing compliance documentation, and resolving environmental issues in an active construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance activities throughout the construction lifecycle, including pre-construction through turnover to operations.

• Conduct on-site environmental inspections and field support for active construction activities.

• Coordinate with environmental subject-matter experts to ensure compliance obligations align with construction schedules and milestones.

• Review environmental permit conditions and communicate requirements to construction teams and contractors.

• Manage environmental and construction consultants supporting site inspections and compliance activities.

• Coordinate required environmental reporting, agency notifications, inspections, and other compliance documentation.

• Identify, evaluate, and help mitigate environmental compliance issues related to:

• Stormwater

• Wetlands and streams

• Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, and 404

• Threatened and endangered species

• Migratory bird requirements

• Cultural resources

• Environmental buffers

• Tree preservation

• Air compliance

• Coordinate with permitting teams on construction-driven permit modifications.

• Support engagement with regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders.

• Develop environmental risk and compliance mitigation strategies that support construction schedules.

• Communicate environmental requirements to internal teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

• Track and report environmental compliance status throughout project execution.

• Support continuous improvement of environmental compliance practices for data center construction.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Certified Wildlife Biologist qualification with the ability to complete Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) bird surveys.

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations associated with construction projects, particularly Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, and 404.

• Experience conducting or supporting environmental compliance inspections in an active construction environment.

• Experience interpreting environmental permit conditions and translating requirements into actionable guidance for construction teams.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, cross-functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a field-based environment and provide on-site support as project needs require.

• Preferred Experience

• Environmental compliance experience supporting large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, or data center projects.

• Experience managing environmental consultants or third-party inspection teams.

• Experience with stormwater, wetlands, streams, wildlife, cultural resources, air compliance, and other construction-related environmental requirements.

• Experience supporting environmental permit modifications and regulatory agency coordination.

• Experience managing environmental requirements from pre-construction through operational turnover.

• Ability to identify compliance risks early and work collaboratively with construction teams to develop practical mitigation strategies.

• What We're Looking For

• We are looking for an environmental professional who can operate effectively both in the field and at the project-management level. The successful candidate should be comfortable walking an active construction site, reviewing environmental conditions, interpreting permit requirements, coordinating consultants, preparing compliance reports, and communicating environmental risks to construction leadership.

• This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in construction environmental compliance, environmental permitting, wildlife biology, or environmental consulting who wants to support a complex, large-scale data center construction project.

• EEO Employer

• Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department.

• Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political