Environmental Manager

Position Summary

The Environmental Manager is responsible for overseeing environmental compliance on projects and providing support and guidance to environmental inspectors and project management teams to ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and contractual obligations.

Role And Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects in a defined area for environmental compliance.
• Show strong and proven knowledge of federal water, air and waste environmental regulations.
• Quickly obtain state and local knowledge of environmental regulations related to various construction activities/projects.
• Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability performance across multiple projects and facilities.
• Educate team members, including Superintendents and project management on appropriate environmental regulations and best practices.
• Perform project or facility environmental inspections and educate project team members to perform: Stormwater/construction stormwater/SWPPP, Waste Management, Air Emissions/Operations, Hazardous Waste, Sustainability Scorecards.
• Manage and support the project team in development of the Environmental Plan.
• Deliver education and guidance on Environmental Plans, sustainability initiatives, and environmental permit requirements, ensuring teams understand their roles and accountabilities.
• Complete or review environmental reports for project(s) inspected within Intelex.
• Manage and maintain ISNetworld and other client-required sustainability/compliance platforms, ensuring data accuracy, timely submissions, and alignment with project and corporate requirements.
• Review project scope/activity for environmental permit compliance requirements and communicate those requirements to project management.
• Audit and manage for environmental compliance on multiple projects in each given travel area.
• Understand contract documents; assist in ensuring contract compliance with environmental regulations and client goals.
• Ensure quality documentation being completed and filed.
• Support Regional Managers and project team members with development of environmental best practices.
• Participate in the project planning meetings and client meetings as needed.
• Provide feedback to estimating staff and “lessons learned” sessions.
• Maintain relationships with environmental regulators in the assigned region and participate in government and industry work groups related to environmental compliance and best practices.
• Maintain relationships and work hand and hand with HSE safety professionals across all regions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in environmental management within the construction or industrial sectors.
• A combination of work experience and education via college level environmental policy, management or engineering coursework or technical course work in environmental management/stormwater inspection or similar association certification such as CESSWI; CEPSC or equivalent state program can be considered.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficient working knowledge of environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) for construction stormwater, in/over water work, construction waste management and air emissions requirements for geographical area assigned.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Federal environmental regulations and policies with the ability to grow a broader knowledge of local environmental regulations and policies within the geographical area assigned.
• Proven ability to leverage internal resources and communicate environmental needs to project management.
• Proficient understanding of typical construction contract language in terms of environmental requirements.
• Understanding of quality control programs; how to track/ensure compliance as work scope (i.e., civil) relates to environmental permit compliance.
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn ISNetworld and similar sustainability/compliance reporting platforms.
• Background in good sustainability practices for construction.

Essential Skills & Characteristics

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strict adherence to all safety rules, quality, and compliance.
• Interact with all co-workers and clients in an attentive courteous manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, and an ethical mindset.
• Proficient business/technical report writing skills and document management skills.