Environmental Compliance Monitor
Stantec · Minneapolis, MN · 1 mo ago
OTHR$46k–$64k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Field Monitoring & Inspection
- Carry out environmental compliance inspections on active construction sites.
- Identify and document issues related to stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, wetlands, waterways, and other regulated resources.
- Verify compliance with project specific permits, plans, and environmental requirements.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure impacts to regulated resources comply with permit requirements.
- Document site conditions through written field notes, photographs, and inspection reports.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Document site conditions through written field notes, photographs, and inspection reports.
- Identify, document, and track instances of non-compliance and communicate findings to team leaders, project managers, and construction personnel.
- Avoidance of routine inspection reports and regulatory documentation as required.
- Assist with preparation of construction specific mitigation plans, depending on project requirements.
- Coordination & Communication
- Work directly with contractors and construction personnel in the field to communicate environmental requirements and support timely corrective actions.
- Coordinate with project team members to address field issues and clarify permit or plan requirements.
- Perform day-to-day field coordination and communication under moderate supervision, following established procedures and general direction, with access to project leadership for guidance on complex or sensitive issues.
- Actively support and follow all health, safety, and environmental (HSSE) requirements, including exercising stop work authority when unsafe or noncompliant conditions are observed.
- Participate in required safety training and adhere to client and site-specific safety protocols.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with others.
- Familiarity with natural resources such as wetlands, waterways, rare species, invasive species, and other environmental features.
- Working understanding of construction site environmental controls, including erosion and sediment control BMPs.
- Working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and the ability to apply established procedures and project-specific requirements in the field.
- Ability to accurately observe, document, and communicate field conditions.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment on routine field issues and recognize when to seek guidance on complex or non-standard compliance situations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, paperless reporting and documentation, use of basic electronic data entry tools.
- Ability to work weekends as needed, as dictated by weather and construction needs.
- Willingness to learn new skills and ask questions while conducting field work.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements associated with utility construction compliance is considered an asset.
- Approximately 75% travel, including extended assignments and variable schedules based on construction activities.
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience.
- 2+ years of experience in environmental monitoring, construction inspection, stormwater compliance, or related field work.
- Prior experience on construction sites or performing environmental inspections is required.
- Experience working through environmental permitting in multiple markets is an asset.