Environmental Construction Manager

Clearway Energy • Houston, TX

9d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Environmental, the Manager, Environmental Construction is responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction management activities for Clearway’s solar, wind, and storage projects while ensuring that environmental compliance requirements - including SPCC plans, SWPPP implementation, biological clearance protocols, permit conditions, land use, dust and erosion control, and revegetation - are properly implemented in the field throughout the construction process. This role serves as the primary link between Clearway’s construction site teams, EPC contractors, and the Environmental department, ensuring that projects are built on schedule, on budget, and in full compliance with all applicable environmental, permit, and regulatory requirements. This is a remote role that requires the ability and willingness to travel as required, up to 70%.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental construction and/or construction management in the wind and/or solar energy industry, including SWPPP and biological clearance oversight.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience managing environmental compliance scope or programs, including vendor/contractor coordination.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction practices for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and/or storage) is required, along with knowledge of SWPPP implementation and biological clearance requirements.
• Working knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal requirements as they relate to construction activities is required.
• Highly resourceful and strategic thinker; able to summarize complex issues, identify opportunities or next steps with limited guidance, and add value through creative input.
• Motivated team player who is action-oriented and interested in continually learning and taking on additional and more complex responsibilities.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and perform effectively in a fast-paced, unstructured field environment without close supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to maintain composure and diplomacy in all situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical and organizational skills, including scheduling and budget management.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, up to 70%.
• Outstanding customer service background.
• Ability to use discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information.
• No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, SPCC) as related to the construction of renewable energy projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities across assigned solar, wind, and/or storage projects to ensure adherence to project schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between field construction teams and the Environmental department, ensuring environmental permit conditions and compliance plans — including SWPPP and biological clearance requirements — are understood and properly implemented on site.
• Oversee EPC contractors and subcontractors, including performance monitoring, schedule coordination, and quality control inspections.
• Lead pre-construction planning reviews, including environmental permit conditions, SWPPP requirements, and biological clearance surveys/protocols, and communicate requirements to field crews and contractors.
• Coordinate the resolution of construction-related environmental issues (e.g., stormwater management, spill response, habitat/wetland and species protection) in partnership with the Environmental team.
• Conduct regular field inspections to monitor construction progress and environmental compliance, including SWPPP and biological clearance conditions; provide corrective action recommendations as needed.
• Manage external consultants and contractors, including budget tracking, deliverables, and quality control review of reports and submissions prior to distribution.
• Track and report construction progress, budget variances, and environmental compliance status to Construction and Environmental management.
• Administer and enforce corporate construction and environmental policies, standards, and regulatory requirements as they apply to Clearway projects.

Benefits

• generous PTO
• medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• health FSAs
• dependent daycare FSAs
• commuter benefits
• relocation
• a 401(k) plan with employer match
• a variety of life & accident insurances
• fertility programs
• adoption assistance
• generous parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree