Job description
Join Evergreen Sustainability Solutions, a premier environmental management firm, as an Environmental Program Manager in Seattle, WA. This role offers the opportunity to shape impactful environmental programs for a diverse range of clients and public-sector partners.
As a senior program leader, you will blend strategic vision with hands-on execution to ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and measurable sustainability outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver robust ESG reporting and continuous improvement across operations.
Responsibility
- Lead the design, implementation, and governance of environmental management programs that meet or exceed regulatory requirements at local, state, and federal levels.
- Coordinate environmental permitting, audits, inspections, and corrective action plans with internal teams and external regulators.
- Develop and oversee sustainability reporting, energy and water metrics, waste reduction programs, and greenhouse gas inventories (GHG).
- Analyze environmental risk, conduct due diligence for new projects, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Drive cross-functional projects to reduce ecological footprint and operational costs while maintaining compliance.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team; manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels, present findings to senior leadership, and steward effective communication with clients and regulators.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in environmental management, EHS, or sustainability programs.
- Professional certifications such as LEED AP, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor/Manager, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (federal, state, and local) and permit processes.
- Proficiency in sustainability data collection, analysis, and reporting tools (GHG Protocol, CDP, SASB, etc.).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels.
- Project management experience with budget and timeline oversight; proficient with MS Office and EHS software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, travel as required, and demonstrate a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.