ERASME DA CRUZ
Sunderland,MA
Summary
Environmental Scientist and Project Manager with 4+ years of experience delivering energy and infrastructure projects across multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Proven ability to manage 30+ concurrent projects, secure 50+ environmental approvals, and conduct 100+ compliance inspections while maintaining 100% regulatory compliance. Experienced in permitting, stakeholder coordination, and construction-phase environmental risk management for projects in environmentally sensitive areas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER / TASK MANAGER / PERMITTING SPECIALIST
BSC Group
Worcester, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Manage 30+ energy and utility infrastructure projects across three U.S. states, supporting multi-year asset maintenance and system upgrade programs.
- Secured 50+ statutory environmental permits under local, regional, and federal regulatory frameworks, enabling construction to proceed on schedule in regulated environments.
- Coordinated with 20+ regulatory authorities, conservation agencies, and municipal bodies to resolve permitting issues and prevent approval delays.
- Identified and mitigated environmental risks (wetlands, river corridors, protected habitats, regulated buffer zones), directly reducing schedule disruption and compliance exposure.
- Maintained 100% regulatory compliance across managed projects, with no enforcement actions, stop-work orders, or permit violations.
- Provided regulatory guidance to engineering and construction teams, ensuring environmental requirements were embedded into project planning and execution.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
BSC Group
Worcester, USA
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Performed 100+ environmental compliance inspections during active construction on transmission, distribution, underground, and gas infrastructure projects.
- Oversaw construction activities in environmentally sensitive and regulated areas, including wetlands, riverfront corridors, flood-prone zones, and protected habitats.
- Delivered environmental induction and compliance training to construction crews, reducing non-compliance risk and improving adherence to environmental management plans.
- Conducted inspections focused on erosion control, sediment management, and stormwater protection, preventing environmental impacts and supporting permit compliance.
- Produced detailed inspection and compliance reports used by project managers and regulators to verify environmental performance.
- Supported wetland delineations, GPS field surveys, and restoration monitoring, contributing to successful permitting and post-construction closeout.
GRADUATE RESEARCH INTERN
Center for the Study of the American West
West Texas A&M University, USA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Conducted graduate-level research evaluating the environmental impacts of economic development and agricultural practices on surface water quality.
- Presented findings at a university research conference, translating technical analysis into applied environmental management insights.
- Developed secondary-school curriculum materials for a government-funded environmental education project focused on climate variability and regional impacts.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration -
New England College
Henniker, NH, USA05-2026
Master of Environmental Science -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX, USAHonours Bachelor of Environmental Studies -
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, CanadaSkills
- Compliance reporting
- Geospatial analysis
- Data interpretation
- Field surveying and GPS technology
- Project oversight
- Regulatory compliance review
- Risk management strategies
- Technical documentation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Mentorship and training programs
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication proficiency
- Risk evaluation
- Active Directory management
Certification
- Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI), EnviroCert International
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health Certification
Languages
- French, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER / TASK MANAGER / PERMITTING SPECIALIST
BSC Group
06.2023 - Current
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
BSC Group
10.2021 - 06.2023
GRADUATE RESEARCH INTERN
Center for the Study of the American West
01.2021 - 05.2021
Executive Master of Business Administration -
New England College
Master of Environmental Science -
West Texas A&M University
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies -
University of Windsor