Division Environmental Manager

Lennar•Ocala, FL

About The Position

Lennar is seeking an Environmental Manager to independently manage environmental compliance and occupational safety programs across active construction sites, land development operations, and corporate facilities. The role protects Associates, communities, and business interests by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations throughout homebuilding operations. It identifies risk exposures, drives corrective actions, and advises operational leadership in support of Lennar’s commitment to responsible and sustainable building.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
Five to eight years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, occupational safety, or a combined EHS role.
Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926), EPA stormwater regulations, NPDES permitting, SWPPP development and inspection protocols, and hazardous materials management requirements for residential construction.
Ability to independently manage complex, multi-site compliance programs, competing priorities, and regulatory deadlines, and to exercise sound judgment in assessing risks and corrective actions.
Strong analytical and investigative skills, including root cause analysis and incident investigation, and ability to communicate findings in clear written reports and presentations for field and executive audiences.
Experience conducting environmental and safety audits, developing audit tools and scoring frameworks, and managing corrective action tracking systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence field personnel, trade partners, and operational leaders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Registered Environmental Manager (REM) designation.
Experience in the construction, land development, or homebuilding industry.
Familiarity with EHS management software platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental and safety compliance programs for assigned divisions or regions, including developing, implementing, and improving policies, procedures, and standards aligned with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations.
Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses at land development and home construction sites, including assessment of stormwater management, hazardous materials, fall protection, trenching, and excavation risks.
Advise division presidents, construction managers, and field leaders on environmental permitting, including SWPPP preparation and oversight, NPDES permit compliance, and SPCC plans.
Lead safety incident and near-miss investigations; apply root cause analysis; develop corrective and preventive action plans; ensure OSHA recordkeeping and reporting; and track findings through verified completion.
Design and deliver environmental and safety training for field Associates, trade partners, and subcontractors, and document and maintain training completion records.
Monitor changes to environmental and occupational safety regulations, communicate their potential impact to division leadership, and recommend operational adjustments.
Conduct scheduled and unannounced compliance audits at construction sites and land development areas; prepare written reports documenting risk levels, deficiencies, photographic evidence, remediation priorities, accountability, and timelines.
Collaborate with Land Acquisition, Construction, Legal, and Purchasing to integrate environmental and safety risk considerations into project planning, due diligence, and subcontractor qualification.