Project Environmental Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Kiewit • Study Butte, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Project Environmental Manager to lead and oversee environmental management practices and permitting compliance for construction operations. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements while contributing to Kiewit's commitment to corporate social responsibility. Kiewit offers opportunities to make a difference through its construction operations, building bridges, tunnels, and energy projects. The company values passionate, skilled, and safety-focused professionals who bring big ideas, a commitment to quality, and a strong work ethic. In return, Kiewit provides significant career and travel opportunities, along with the satisfaction of contributing to major construction projects.

Requirements

• Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental health or engineering field.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience managing design and construction environmental compliance for large scale construction projects (OGC or EPC experience would be ideal).
• Working knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental compliance & permitting for the construction operations.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Update environmental plans.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water quality, underwater noise etc.).
• Identify wetland and sensitive environmental areas for protection and fencing in advance of construction activities.
• Maintaining project data tracking requirements.
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
• Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues.
• Coordinate with relevant crews on their work locations, material needs, quantities and invoices.
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.
• Prepare project and Kiewit required reports and communication of environmental risks to project management.
• Attend field visits with Client and regulatory agencies.
• Liaise with the client providing them design information, schedule details, quantities etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting and compliance issues.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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