Environmental Specialist - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Kiewit•Papillion, NE

About The Position

Kiewit Building Group is hiring an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance for Heavy Civil infrastructure and Building projects in the Central United States. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the position supports several regional projects and may require relocation as work availability and team development needs change. The specialist works with construction teams to manage, coordinate, and implement project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies, helping ensure that field operations comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and avoid project delays, violations, or fines. The role combines regulatory interpretation, field inspections and audits, hazards analysis, documentation and reporting, and permitting. The specialist leads compliance activities across multiple projects, identifies environmental risks and requirements, manages permits and compliance records, prepares site-specific plans and reports, trains staff, and coordinates with field crews, clients, and regulatory agencies. The position may involve work at different locations and in varying conditions, as well as overtime and weekend work when required.

Requirements

Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
Three or more years of experience.
Interest in an environmental role in a construction project setting.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and other relevant software systems.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to complete the job.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use directions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance for major transportation construction projects or similar work.
Stormwater inspections and reporting experience.
Experience developing and implementing SWPPP and SPCC plans.
Experience conducting environmental audits.
Experience developing and implementing training programs.
Experience supporting environmental permitting on construction projects.
Experience interfacing with environmental regulators at the local, state, and federal levels.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental compliance for multiple projects by coordinating, managing, and implementing project-wide compliance programs and strategies.
Identify, assess, and reduce environmental risks to the company.
Identify applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements, including those related to hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and spill plans.
Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage them in the Environmental Management System.
Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings.
Prepare, update, and implement site-specific environmental plans and submit required reports.
Develop a compliance tracking matrix to capture environmental requirements.
Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training for staff at all levels.
Communicate project environmental requirements to field crews.
Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring, including water, waste, and noise monitoring.
Identify, document, and report environmental incidents and develop corrective actions.
Participate in internal and external project audits.
Liaise with environmental agencies and attend field visits with clients and regulatory agencies.
Identify project materials and vendors needed to support environmental requirements.
Assist project staff with monitoring, forecasting, and communicating project-level environmental costs.
Maintain records of requirements and monitor compliance tools.
Work overtime and weekends as required.