Environmental Manager

Requisition ID: 172315

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District

Department: Environmental

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are currently looking for an onsite Environmental Manager who will lead and oversee the environmental management practices of a construction project. This is an exciting position where you will not only ensure compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements for the project but also contributes to Kiewit’s enduring dedication to corporate social responsibility.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. #LI-WJ1

Location

This job will be located at our project office in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities

Lead the environmental compliance for the project

Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company

Update environmental plans

Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water quality, underwater noise etc.)

Identify wetland and sensitive environmental areas for protection and fencing in advance of construction activities

Maintaining project data tracking requirements

Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level

Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels

Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues

Coordinate with relevant crews on their work locations, material needs, quantities and invoices

Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.

Prepare project and Kiewit required reports and communication of environmental risks to project management

Attend field visits with Client and regulatory agencies

Liaise with the client providing them design information, schedule details, quantities etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting and compliance issues.

Qualifications

Ability to travel and relocate as needed

Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental science or engineering field

5+ years' experience managing design and construction environmental compliance for large construction projects (infrastructure experience would be ideal)

Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred.

Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)

Working knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $89,779 - $137,876

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.