Operations Manager

White Buffalo Environmental, Inc. (WBE)

Location: Hybrid in Tulsa Metropolitan Area

Company Overview

White Buffalo Environmental, Inc. is a regulatory compliance and environmental consulting firm serving infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications clients across the United States. We support project teams in navigating complex environmental requirements while protecting timelines, reducing regulatory exposure, and maintaining defensible documentation across multi-agency review processes.

Our services include NEPA compliance, Section 106 coordination, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, SPCC planning, Tier II reporting, and air permitting. Through structured workflows and internal tracking systems, we provide consistent, accountable compliance management across multi-site portfolios.

Position Overview

White Buffalo Environmental is seeking an experienced Environmental Operations Manager to lead and execute environmental compliance efforts across federal, state, and private-sector projects.

This role is responsible for managing NEPA and Section 106 processes while overseeing broader environmental compliance programs, including Phase I ESAs, SPCC plans, Tier II reporting, and related regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and operational leadership — capable of executing work, managing teams, and ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

This position plays a critical role in aligning regulatory compliance with project execution, minimizing risk while maintaining momentum across complex, multi-agency environments.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Leadership

• Lead and manage NEPA processes, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• Oversee Section 106 compliance, including consultation with SHPOs, THPOs, Tribal Nations, and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with 36 CFR Part 800 and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Integrate environmental and cultural resource reviews into project planning and execution

Environmental Program Management

• Oversee preparation and review of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Manage SPCC plan development, updates, and compliance support (40 CFR Part 112)
• Oversee Tier II reporting and other environmental regulatory programs
• Support or manage air permitting and emissions compliance efforts (preferred)

Documentation \& Quality Control

• Review and approve technical reports, regulatory documentation, and client deliverables
• Ensure all work products are accurate, defensible, and aligned with regulatory expectations
• Maintain organized and auditable project records

Stakeholder Coordination \& Consultation

• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders
• Manage consultation processes with SHPOs, Tribes, and federal agencies
• Identify and resolve adverse effects and compliance challenges proactively

Team Leadership \& Operations

• Manage and mentor technical staff and subcontractors
• Coordinate workload, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects
• Support development of internal workflows and standard operating procedures
• Contribute to scaling operational systems and improving efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or related field
• 5–10\+ years of experience in environmental compliance and regulatory consulting
• Demonstrated experience managing NEPA and Section 106 processes
• Strong working knowledge of federal environmental regulations and review processes
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical environmental documentation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

·      Must be available for local and regional travel within the Tulsa area and surrounding regions

·      Approximately 3–5 days of travel per month expected, depending on project demands

·      Occasional overnight travel required (typically 1–2 overnight stays per month)

·      Ability to attend client meetings, field reviews, agency coordination meetings, and project site visits as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Phase I ESAs, SPCC plans, and Tier II reporting
• Air permitting and emissions compliance experience
• Background in infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, or oil \& gas sectors
• Experience managing multi-agency coordination and large-scale projects
• Prior consulting experience with multiple concurrent clients

Performance Expectations

• Projects are delivered on time with complete, defensible documentation
• NEPA and Section 106 processes are executed efficiently with minimal delays
• Strong, proactive coordination with agencies and stakeholders
• Consistent quality across all environmental compliance deliverables
• Contribution to operational efficiency and service line growth

Core Objective

This role ensures that environmental and cultural resource compliance requirements are fully integrated into project execution — protecting clients from regulatory risk while maintaining project momentum and schedule integrity.