Environmental Manager

MYR Group • Plover, WI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Manager will lead and oversee the environmental management practices and compliance of our construction operations. The Environmental Manager will focus on electrical utilities and construction, working to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, managing environmental aspects of projects, and developing and implementing environmental programs. This will include tasks such as providing environmental training, evaluating proposed construction activities for environmental impacts in consultation with the utility, liaison with utility environmental staff and environmental consultants and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility.

Company Overview
Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.
At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing environmental compliance for construction projects
• Minimum 3 years of experience with permitting and agency coordination
• Hands-on experience with environmental permitting processes
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of environmental science, engineering, and related fields
• Working knowledge of SWPPP, BMPs and erosion control measures
• Solid understanding of relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for reporting, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to identify, assess, and resolve environmental issues
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage environmental projects effectively
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive environmental performance
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively

Nice To Haves

• Utility electric construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and standards at the local, state and federal levels
• Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues
• Create and execute environmental management programs, policies, and procedures
• Conduct regular audits to identify and address potential environmental risks and areas for improvement
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings, avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities
• Develop and implement strategies to promote sustainable practices, resource conservation, and waste reduction
• Provide environmental training to employees and stakeholders to foster a culture of environmental responsibility
• Effectively communicate environmental performance, risks, and initiatives to relevant stakeholders
• Preparing projects requires reports and communication of environmental risks to project management
• Supervise and lead environmental teams or personnel, providing guidance and support
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and consultants
• Attend field visits with the client and regulatory agencies
• Liaise with the client, providing them with design information, schedule details, quantities etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting, and compliance issues
• May work at various field locations where conditions may vary
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Teledoc
• Hearing
• Prescriptions
• Mental Health
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Retiree Coverage
• Life Insurance
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Annual Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%
• Annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents

What This Job Offers

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