Environmental Manager – Mexico

About the role

Lead environmental compliance, governance and sustainability programs for GCC Cementos' Mexico Division. Serve as the primary environmental authority in Mexico, ensuring regulatory alignment and supporting operational excellence across manufacturing, mining and logistics sites.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with Mexican federal, state and local regulations such as LGEEPA, LGPGIR, Ley de Aguas Nacionales and related NOMs.
• Manage permitting, regulatory reporting, agency correspondence and inspection responses for all Mexico Division operations.
• Identify compliance risks, develop mitigation strategies and support due‑diligence activities for M&A projects.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of environmental professionals, handling workforce planning, talent development and performance management.
• Maintain relationships with SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, CONAGUA and other authorities, and engage external stakeholders including communities and academia.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Science or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7‑10+ years of environmental management experience in regulated industrial settings in Mexico.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (C1‑C2).
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional compliance programs and managing technical teams.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of Mexican environmental laws (LGEEPA, LGPGIR, Ley de Aguas Nacionales, Ley General de Cambio Climático, NOMs).
• Environmental permitting, reporting and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Environmental risk assessment, mitigation planning and audit execution.
• Budget and project management for compliance initiatives.
• Familiarity with verification programs such as Industria Limpia, RENE and Sistema de Comercio de Emisiones.