Environmental Manager

About the role

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States. Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter. The Opportunity Lead the environmental program for a transmission line construction project in the North Central United States. Reporting to the Director of Environment, the Project Environmental Manager serves as the project’s senior environmental lead, guiding field Environmental Specialists and working directly with project and construction leadership. You will turn environmental requirements into practical field direction, anticipate risks, and support responsible project delivery from planning through reclamation and closeout. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an experienced environmental professional who wants ownership of a project environmental program, meaningful involvement in construction decisions, and the opportunity to develop a field team.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance: Implement the project environmental program and ensure construction activities meet regulatory approvals, permit conditions, client requirements, and company standards.
• Partner with construction leadership: Integrate environmental requirements into work plans and schedules, giving internal crews and subcontractors clear, practical direction.
• Manage risks in the field: Identify environmental constraints, develop mitigation measures, and stop or redirect work when required to address environmental risks or non‑compliance.
• Lead and develop the environmental team: Coordinate field coverage, set priorities, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to Environmental Specialists.
• Oversee incident response: Lead spill response coordination, environmental incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Manage plans and stakeholder relationships: Prepare and review environmental plans and procedures, and serve as the primary project contact for environmental matters with clients and other stakeholders.
• Support reclamation and closeout: Coordinate pre‑ and post‑construction environmental activities, assessments, and reclamation planning and implementation.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree