Environmental Monitor/Construction Compliance Specialist

HNTB Corporation•Boston, MA

13d•$129,231 - $202,131

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for performing field inspections of construction sites to monitor compliance with engineering plans, specifications, and the project’s environmental permits. The Construction Compliance Specialist reports on findings and coordinates with the project staff and environmental regulatory agencies to resolve identified corrective actions. May serve as the interface between the client, the regulatory agencies and the Contractor in resolution of project issues. As relevant, reviews project submittals and documents for compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

Requirements

Associates degree in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 10 years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Services, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
Reads and understands contract plans and specifications.
Serves as field technical subject matter expert by recognizing discrepancies or errors and resolves issues.
Coordinates the project within the discipline.
Experience with federal, state, and local regulations and permitting including, but not limited to: Section 404, Section 401, Wetlands Protection Act, EPA Construction General Permit, and Conservation and Management Permits
Excellent project management skills and client facing experience
Highly collaborative, positive and proactive communication skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to oversee environmental compliance for large, complex transportation projects
A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years experience in wetland protection, erosion and sedimentation control, wetland monitoring, site drainage, stormwater management, and general site construction.
Willingness to perform field work in difficult terrain and conditions
Strong history of collaboration and contribution in team setting
Experience collaborating and coordinating with state and federal agencies such as Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, US Fish and Wildlife, NOAA, MassDEP, Federal Highway Administration, MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and others.
Growth and success oriented

Responsibilities

Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
Advises Contractor superintendent of necessary actions to ensure conformance with plan, specs, and contract.
Reviews and resolves quantity disputes with contractor.
Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform sophisticated and complicated mathematical calculations, constructability and biddability reviews, and measurements of completed work to date.
Assists with reviews and checks calculations for Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
Performs on-site material testing and assists with equipment maintenance.
Assists with as-built record drawings.
Assists with contract close-out documentation.
Assists in construction schedule reviews, contractor pay estimate reviews, and change order management.
Attends and participates in, as needed, project progress meetings.
Serves as field technical subject matter expert.
May lead daily assignments, mentor, and train employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Provide technical expertise, oversight, and quality control for projects in construction with respect to wetland protection, erosion and sedimentation control, wetland monitoring, site drainage, storm water management, hazardous materials management, and general site construction.
Review monitoring protocols, technical reports and as-builts to ensure compliance with design criteria, scientific specifications, contract specifications, and regulatory approvals/permits.
Serves as senior reviewer of technical reports in their entirety, providing guidance to less experienced staff.
Prepares and performs environmental compliance monitoring 1 to 3 times per week.
Generates field inspection reports and coordinates with the team on corrective actions
Serves as the field investigator who organizes field crews, determines methodologies, and guides work to be completed by less experienced staff
Generates original ideas, data, and methodologies tailored to specific conditions or projects