Sr. Environmental Specialist
Job Description
Sr. Environmental Specialist
Senior Construction Environmental Specialist opportunity supporting large-scale civil construction projects across the United States. This is a high-impact, field-based role for someone with strong experience in environmental compliance, SWPPP, hazardous waste, remediation, and regulatory interaction who enjoys being hands-on in the field and traveling to major project sites. The organization offers long-term career growth, a strong environmental and safety culture, rotational schedules with housing/travel support, and the opportunity to work on complex projects throughout the Southwest, South, and Midwest.
In this role, you will review environmental documentation and advise on environmental matters. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment. Your ability to work well in a team and collaborate is vital to your success. This position is based out of their headquarters and requires travel to our sites.
Responsibilities
- Develop site specific environmental plans and activities
- Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings
- Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Develop and lead environmental training programs
- Lead best management practices for environmental management
- Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct work site environmental inspections
- Collaborate with customers on regulatory reporting and documentation requirements
- Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
- Communicate with various third parties including the customer’s environmental personnel, environmental consultants, and regulatory representatives
- Assist in the development company-wide Environmental Management support programs
Salary
$90,000 - $130,000
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company contribution, generous paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, wellness and gym discount programs, adoption assistance, and company-paid life and disability coverage. This opportunity also includes travel support, temporary housing near project sites, and long-term career growth within a stable and expanding renewable energy organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geology, or related field
- Significant experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)
- Experience with endangered species, erosion prevention and sediment control, aquatic resources, spill prevention controls and countermeasures (SPCC), and other environmental risks
- Deep understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Strong organizational and self-direction skills with the ability to collaborate in a team atmosphere
- Ability to communicate with consultants and governmental agencies
- Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word)
- Proficient with reviewing designs
- Minimum of eight years related experience
- Current driver’s license
- Based out of company headquarters (remotely located candidates will be considered)
Please make note
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Crystal Meeks at cmeeks@cps4jobs.com.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Sr. Technical Recruiter Environmental Health and Safety
My team recruits for all levels of EHS/Regulatory roles from specialists/engineers to directors/vice presidents. We place EHS professionals in single site, regional, and corporate positions. Examples of the specialty roles we recruit for include, but are not limited to:
• Environmental
• Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Industrial Hygiene
• Management of Change
• Occupational Nurse
• Process Safety Management
• Product Stewardship
• Regulatory
• Risk Management
• Safety
• Security
Industries we serve include, but are not limited to:
• Chemicals
• Construction
• Consumer Products
• Food & Beverage
• General Manufacturing
• Inks and Adhesives
• Medical Devices
• Packaging
• Paints & Coatings
• Petrochemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Plastics
• Polymers
• Refining
If you have interest in finding an opportunity that aligns with your career goals, or if you are a hiring manager looking for talent that can add value to your organization, I would love to hear from you! CMeeks@cps4jobs.com 312.668.8985
My recruitment philosophy encompasses the belief that people are the greatest asset in an organization. Finding the right fit is not only about the technical capabilities. It is about how an employee fits within an organization's culture and ensuring that both parties can add value immediately and in the future.