Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo.

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We seek to use our position, ideas, and influence to drive progress in our industry and the wider world. At Link, we give our customers space to grow—and we give people space to grow, too.

As the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s environmental initiatives including working alongside third party vendors and environmental counsel to achieve company objectives. This position will report directly to the Vice President, Transactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee third party vendors in conducting environmental due diligence assessments for real estate transactions, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Phase II subsurface investigations.
Review historical land use records, regulatory agency databases, and environmental reports to identify potential environmental risks and liabilities for Link’s existing portfolio.
Oversee field investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion assessments, and asbestos surveys, as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, legal counsel, and financial partners to evaluate environmental risks and develop risk management strategies.
Provide technical expertise and guidance on environmental issues throughout the due diligence process, including regulatory compliance, remediation requirements, and potential impacts on project timelines and costs.
Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to address environmental concerns and facilitate project approvals.
Stay current on emerging environmental regulations, trends, and best practices related to real estate development, and integrate this knowledge into due diligence processes.
Participate in negotiations, contract reviews, and other activities related to real estate transactions, ensuring that environmental considerations are properly addressed and documented.
Support ongoing compliance monitoring and environmental management efforts for existing properties, as needed.
Develop and implement environmental compliance policies, procedures, and protocols for all real estate projects.
Monitor and track environmental performance metrics and prepare regular reports for senior management and regulatory agencies.
Investigate and respond to environmental incidents, complaints, and enforcement actions, and implement corrective actions, as necessary.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies for minimizing environmental impacts and promoting sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental compliance issues and represent the company in meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in the real estate or construction industry.
In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, including but not limited to, NEPA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and RCRA.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, including ASTM standards for Phase I ESAs and state-specific requirements for environmental site assessments.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and apply them to real-world situations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex environmental concepts to diverse audiences.
Professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) are preferred.
Experience working with environmental management systems (EMS) and conducting environmental audits is highly desirable.
Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on time and within budget.

$118,000 - $125,000 represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link.Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Link provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

The direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email People@linklogistics.com.

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