Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
The Energy business unit is created with the objective of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and clean economy. We are present in Ferrovial core markets, and our focus is to provide innovative solutions for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures. We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both, public and private clients.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:
Compliance Manager– Renewable Energy Project
Acts as a thought leader in the compliance area of expertise to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization and organization, and create scalable solutions that enable compliance in the Affiliate. Manages the activities of regulatory affairs andensureregulatory compliance within the team.
For our new Energy business unit, we are looking for a Compliance Manager to oversee all aspects of the permitting processesfor the construction and operation ofan upcoming solar project.The Compliance Manager will report to the Asset Manager (Spain) and Lead Project Manager (US).The position will be located in Austin, Texaswith weekly travel to the project site.
- Lead the development and implementation of permitting strategies for the project, ensuringtimelyacquisition of all required permits.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, environmental teams, and legal counsel to ensure comprehensive compliance with environmental laws and other regulatory requirements.
- Manage relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
- Interact with all relevant stakeholders tofacilitatethe permitting process (E.g.the County,TXDOT).
- Prepare andsubmitpermit applications,monitortheir progress, and ensure any compliance issues.
- Manage and lead the development process in dynamic regulatory environments.
- Minimize the company's permitting risk and liability.
- Supervise the work of project environmental consultants, if / when needed.
- Develop strategies to mitigate environmental impact.
- Manage project schedules and budgets and ensurequalityof documents.
- Respond to internal and external environmental and permitting-related inquiries.
- Support Purchase Agreement bids, project financing, and third-party due diligence.
- Advise Project Manager and reports to senior management and project stakeholders – as neededregardingthe environmental and overall permitting status of the project.
-Maintainup-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes that could affect project permitting and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Conduct risk assessments related to permitting delays or denials anddevelopmitigation strategies.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to project teams on all matters related to permitting and regulatory compliance.
-Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Law, ora relatedfield. JD,MBAor other post-graduatedegreewill be highly valued.
- +5 years of experience in permitting and regulatory compliance, specifically for renewable assets.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and guidelines in renewable energy.
-Demonstratedexperience in developing projects throughoutpermittingenvironments.
-Demonstratedexperience interacting with government agencies at local, state, and federal levels.
- Experiencemonitoringcompliance andmaintainingrigorous documentation through the project lifecycle.
- Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional and culturally diverse team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Ability to develop and implement effective permitting strategies.
-Proficiencyin managing multiple project facets simultaneously.
- Ability to negotiate effectively and manage relationships.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure all permit applications are accurately prepared.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills andabilityto meet deadlines.
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility to face changes and to adapt to different environments.
- Focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to effectively plan, direct, and lead toaccomplishobjectives.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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