Environmental Manager I

Granite Construction • Vancouver, WA

43d

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position manages environmental programs for an assigned region, overseeing permitting and compliance processes and providing leadership on environmental matters in alignment with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Wildlife Biology, Hydrology, or a related field is preferred
• 7+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated decision-making ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams and stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to assigned locations and operations
• Proven experience in scheduling, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, and cost control to ensure efficient project execution
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with regulatory agencies and represent the company professionally in public forums
• Skilled in public speaking, including managing contentious meetings, and capable of clearly communicating complex topics to field personnel and management
• Strong technical writing skills for preparing inspection reports, memoranda, and other documentation requiring detailed descriptions and summaries
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of construction crafts and management to coordinate and complete environmental requirements
• Competence in training and mentoring direct reports on tasks such as permitting, inspections, public speaking, internal training, and professional interaction with agencies and the public
• Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily
• Team player
• Travel up to 25-50%
• THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and manage all required environmental permits for operations to ensure full regulatory compliance and uninterrupted business activities
• Ensure environmental regulatory compliance for assigned materials and construction operations by maintaining accountability for environmental permits, permit conditions, and required regulatory reporting, and by coordinating timely and accurate submittals to applicable local, state, and federal agencies
• Provide environmental leadership through targeted field engagement, conducting site visits, inspections, and compliance verification activities as necessary based on operational risk, regulatory requirements, or inspection findings
• Serve as the primary liaison with local agencies and regulators to maintain compliance with land use, air, stormwater, waste permits for materials sites and construction projects and foster positive relationships
• Coordinate with business unit leaders to develop and deliver environmental training programs that ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations
• Develop and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS) to align legal requirements, set objectives, assign responsibilities, and manage documentation for compliance
• Direct the creation and upkeep of an environmental compliance database to track reporting, monitor permit conditions, and ensure all facilities meet legal standards
• Develop, manage and maintain plans as required by environmental permits, regulations and other legal requirements
• Identify and monitor significant environmental issues and advise management on actions that protect compliance and strengthen the company’s reputation as an environmental leader
• Support materials and construction operations through environmental review and advisory services, including participation in preconstruction planning, evaluation of environmental and permitting requirements for projects, and coordination of environmental permitting for new or modified operations
• Collaborate with SHEQ, operations, and leadership to integrate environmental requirements into site practices, supporting assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives as applicable
• Mentor and support environmental staff to promote professional development and maintain an engaged, high-performing workforce
• Prepare business units for internal EMS audits and ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements
• May perform additional duties as needed from time to time to support environmental compliance and company objectives

Benefits

• Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level