Senior Environmental Project Manager
About The Position
MWH is currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Project Manager to support the California Department of Water Resources DWR Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project a large scale environmental mitigation and restoration program located at the south end of the Salton Sea This position combines traditional construction management responsibilities with strong environmental oversight The Senior Environmental Project Manager will oversee a small project staff and support service consultants to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with environmental regulation requirements of the contract and the expectations of the client Reporting directly to MWHs Area Manager the Senior Environmental Project Manager is the primary interface with the owner; the contractor; and regulatory representatives In addition to environmental compliance the Senior Environmental Project Manager will assist with future business development
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in environmental engineering or environmental sciences
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management with demonstrated success in leading environmental initiatives and teams
- Experience in heavy civil engineering or water resources is preferred
- Serve as the subject matter expert on all applicable local state and federal environmental regulations eg CEQA NEPA EPA Clean Air Act Clean Water Act RCRA
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure full compliance and reduce environmental liability
- Manage and submit all required environmental permits regulatory reports and other documentation
- Conduct or oversee environmental audits inspections and risk assessments to identify and correct potential hazards
- Lead incident investigations determine root causes and implement corrective actions following environmental incidents
- Collect manage and analyze environmental performance data and prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders
- 8 years of management experience including client interface and solicitation marketing and business development planning and execution project delivery and staff supervision
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices processes standards etc and their impact on project activities
- Excellent communication interpersonal organizational supervisory and planning skills
- Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
- Strong business acumen
- Project PL experience
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree is preferred
- Experience in heavy civil engineering or water resources is preferred
Responsibilities
- The Environmental Project Manager leads the development implementation and oversite of the clients environmental permitting and compliance needs
- This role ensures regulatory compliance champions sustainability initiatives mitigates environmental risks and provides expert guidance on environmental issues
- The Environmental Project Manager will coordinate with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in environmental performance and requirements on the project
- Interface with clients oversight representatives regulatory agencies etc for both business development and project execution
- Make decisions and recommendations that can improve corporate relationships with client and profitability of managed projects
- Develop new business opportunities related to a particular client group of clients or geographical area
- Initiate and maintain liaison with client consultants and contractors to facilitate construction activities
- Ensure all client company and project policies procedures standards etc are adhered to properly
- Complete project objectives and performance standards within boundaries of client policies and procedures
- Provide oversight and direction to all environmental compliance and regulatory mandates on a project
- Interact with the agencies on behalf of the client
- Plan coordinate andor supervise activities of all company and consultant personnel on assigned projects
- Will have day to day supervisory responsibility over environmental ecological cultural and tribal support staff
- Implement company safety program
- Assure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
- Attend industry networking events
Benefits
- Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical dental and vision
- 100 Company Paid Benefits Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment AD&D Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D Short Term Disability STD Long Term Disability LTD Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
- Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Flexible Time Off Program includes vacation and personal time
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan company matching contributions up to 4
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
