Sr. HSQE Manager - Environmental

RES•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring. Summary: The Sr. HSQE Manager – Environmental is responsible for managing multiple projects and Environmental Supervisors/Environmental Points-of-Contact (ES/EPOC) to implement company environmental policies and procedures at the project level. This role primarily focuses on administering established policies and procedures and may impact procedural changes. Sr. HSQE Manager – Environmental manages and assists the Environmental Supervisors in the preparation and update of the Construction Environmental Plan (CEP), which includes the full environmental program and strategies.

Requirements

Highschool/ GED required.
Associate’s degree in sciences, Construction Management, or Engineering or 5 years of proven construction or regulatory experience performing audits or inspections to ensure permit compliance on construction projects required.
3+ years of construction or regulatory experience performing audits or inspections to ensure permit compliance on construction projects required.
2+ years of Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Broad and advanced knowledge of Environmental/HSQE concepts and principles, including:
Stormwater knowledge
Environmental concepts
Sustainability concepts
Hazardous chemical storage and disposal
Must be able to work professionally with and build strong business relationships with clients, vendors, employees, state/governmental agencies, and management.
Maintaining records and databases.
Broad understanding of Safety requirements and experience with Safety Training.
Technical and policy writing.
Verbal Communication skills including listening, presentations/public speaking and ability to convey issues effectively to move toward resolution.
Strong Sub-contractor and vendor management experience.
Interpretation of construction plans.
General construction.
Collaborative problem solving to meet deadlines.
Domestic and International travel 31-50% required.
Valid Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
Qualified Inspector/Preparer of SWPPPs Certification preferred.
Hazwoper 40 or equivalent Certification preferred.
Intermediate experience with Procore and Velocity EHS.

Responsibilities

Supports multiple projects and environmental teams.
Leads Project Environmental Meetings and ensures that all actions are completed.
Represents or delegates responsibility for departmental representation in meetings both internally and externally with clients, regulatory agencies and/or other stakeholders.
Assists development, engineering, procurement, estimating, and pre-construction teams on tasks and issues related to environmental contract requirements and permitting.
Coordinates efforts to prepare site teams for permit compliance i.e., costs of compliance, permitting matrices, and designating responsible parties.
Participates in project contract and budget reviews.
Maintains the approach templates and outlines for environmental job books.
Interfaces with client representatives to request development and pre-construction documents relevant to the environmental scope (wildlife reports, wetland reports, cultural reports).
Oversees and audits project implementation of Construction Environmental Plan (CEP) and RES policies.
Reviews site-level environmental reports and follow up on critical action items.
Audits sites as required for compliance and issue audit reports.
Conducts initial reviews of alleged compliance violations and escalates to executive leadership.
Reports Environmental metrics and statistics for weekly and monthly reports.
Ensures implementation, efficacy, and continual improvement of the RES Environmental Management System (EMS) and trains new ES/EPOC on the EMS.
Provides training to site teams on both company-wide and project-specific environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
Evaluates, modifies, or creates RES Environmental policies and procedures.
Manages the application and termination of all Environmental Permits.
Operates Company aligned vehicle for site visits and business trips.
Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
Tracks and interprets laws or regulations impacting the business and offers suggestions to functional managers seeking to ensure compliance.
Attends kick off meetings and facilitates hand-off from development to construction.
Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
Manages one or more direct reports. .(Note: this role may or may not required direct people leadership.)
Participates in the hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
Demonstrates leadership and expertise in the eyes of client group.
Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.