About this opportunity
Herc Rentals lists this Environmental Programs Manager opportunity in palmesta, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Opportunities: Environmental Programs Manager (67840)
Requisition ID67840 -Posted07/29/2026 -FL BonitaSprings
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.
Job Purpose
The Environmental Programs Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Herc Rentals’ environmental programs, regulatory compliance, and environmental risk management activities across a national portfolio of operating locations. This role serves as the primary environmental subject matter expert and key point of contact for senior leadership, operations, and external regulatory agencies. The primary objective of the role is to proactively manage environmental risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize environmental liabilities across Herc’s portfolio of locations and assets.
What you will do...
Serve as the enterprise lead for all environmental programs, compliance initiatives, and environmental risk management activities, including stormwater, industrial wastewater, hazardous materials, petroleum storage, and spill response programs.
Develop, implement, and maintain environmental policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead environmental due diligence activities related to real estate transactions, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Manage site investigations, remediation projects, and environmental response actions, including coordination with consultants, contractors, regulators, and property owners.
Oversee corporate programs related to fuel systems and petroleum storage, including underground and aboveground storage tank upgrades and removals, permitting, inspections, testing, fire code coordination, and regulatory reporting.
Provide technical guidance and ongoing support to field operations regarding hazardous materials management, waste handling, spill prevention, and emergency response.
Develop, coordinate, and maintain environmental training programs for field including regulatory‑required training, internal procedures, and incident response awareness.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks associated with business decisions.
Negotiate and manage contracts with environmental vendors and consultants to ensure cost‑effective service delivery.
Monitor and manage environmental compliance costs and liabilities, providing regular reporting and financial oversight.
Serve as the primary corporate point of contact with regulatory agencies to manage permitting, inspections, reporting, compliance assistance, notices of violation, and enforcement actions.
Exercise independent judgment in balancing regulatory requirements with operational and business objectives and regularly engage with senior leadership on environmental risk and compliance matters.
Requirements
8–12 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance or environmental programs management supporting multi‑site operations
Prior in-house corporate experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing environmental investigations and remediation projects
Strong project and vendor management skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline required
Pay Range: $110,000 - $120,000
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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