Stormwater Construction Group Leader

Verdantas•Concord, CA

20h•$115,000

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? We are seeking a BMP/Stormwater Construction Group Leader to join our growing team in Concord, CA. In this role, you’ll coordinate hiring and oversee the crews installing stormwater BMPs. You’ll work closely with our internal stormwater team and ensure crews correctly install/remove BMPs as required by the SWPPP while ensuring all safety requirements are followed. The Construction Group Leader manages a diverse portfolio of construction activities—including erosion control, stormwater BMP installation, hydroseeding, right‑of‑way clearing, fencing, and emergency response—supporting utility, transportation, and municipal clients throughout California.

Requirements

Associate degree or relevant experience in environmental or construction projects
7+ years of experience in the construction industry
3+ years of experience in construction site management
Strong attention to detail
Strong commitment to completing work safely
Experience scheduling multiple jobsites/resources daily
Ability to commute to job sites and travel long distances and overnight as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience installing BMPs
QSP, QSD, QISP, or CHST certification
PMP certification
Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the vision for environmental and civil construction operations, building and scaling high‑performing BMP and field teams
Oversee a diverse portfolio of work, including stormwater BMP installation and removal, erosion control, hydroseeding, right‑of‑way clearing, fencing, and emergency response for utility and municipal clients
Manage existing BMP work performed by subcontractors while developing in‑house capabilities; direct subcontractor crews and conduct periodic safety audits
Hire, train, and lead superintendents and field crews, fostering a strong safety culture and high‑quality field execution
Apply strong technical knowledge of stormwater and erosion control practices, including CASQA‑based requirements, to plan work and schedule crews in a dynamic environment
Coordinate labor, equipment, and resources to maintain schedules, compliance, and profitability across projects
Review and approve timecards, field reports, schedules, and project correspondence to support accurate tracking and operational efficiency
Enforce health and safety standards to prevent injury‑related shutdowns and promptly escalate issues to the Project Manager or Chief Safety Officer