Construction Environmental Project Manager

Kleinfelder; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k) plan

paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder’s Environmental team is seeking a Construction Environmental Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary environmental compliance for major transportation and municipal contracts in downtown Los Angeles. This role emphasizes project management, coordination, and independent execution to deliver high-quality results for clients and communities.

Qualified candidates will have extensive field and regulatory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff

Qualifications

• 6 years minimum of construction compliance experience
• 3–4 years of increasing project management experience on construction environmental projects
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Professional registration in California (e.g., PE) a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, budget, and monitor environmental construction projects
• Develop cost proposals and execution strategies
• Provide technical support to field staff
• Oversee subcontractors and third-party activities
• Prepare technical reports and ensure QA/QC with client/regulatory processes
• Communicate with clients and manage key relationships
• Mentor junior staff and manage multiple projects and deadlines

Skills

Project leadership

Customer service

Collaboration

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder isseeking a Construction Environmental Project Manager with a focus on project and task management, coordination, and execution of multi-disciplinary construction environmental compliance quality projects.

The candidate for this position will sit in our downtown Los Angeles office and will work on exciting large transportation and municipal agency contracts to contribute a real positive impact on our community. The candidate should be able to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment, while also able to work independently and be self-driven to accomplish goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual will be responsible for management of Environmental project tasks for construction projects, including, but not limited to:

• Planning, scheduling, resource management, budgeting, and cost-control for environmental construction projects including field audit, sampling, inspection, and monitoring
• Developing cost proposals, work plans, and execution strategies.
• Providing technical support to field staff.
• Subcontractor and third-party oversight and management.
• Preparing of technical reports and providing quality assurance/quality control of project documents with a focus on compliance with client and regulatory agency processes, procedures, and policies and regulations.
• Summarizing, providing, and soliciting communication directly with clients.
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 6 years of related construction compliance experience
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years of increasing project management experience with construction environmental projects and proven responsibility with scope / schedule / budget.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related field. Advanced degree(s) preferred
• Professional License is not required, but preferred. Ability to obtain professional registration in California (e.g., PE) a plus
• Extensive field experience and knowledge on construction projects involving the excavation, handling, transportation, and proper temporary storage of contaminated soil, and legal disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous contaminated soil
• Knowledge of acoustical noise and vibration requirements as they relate to construction activities is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local multimedia environmental regulatory agency laws, regulations, and permitting requirements related to construction in air quality, industrial / stormwater, NEPA/CEQA, and/or waste.
• Understanding of and oversight of EIR/EIS project mitigation monitoring response actions on behalf of clients
• Experience with programs including field evaluations, inspections, monitoring for various environmental construction requirements including storm water, noise assessment, air quality, water quality, permit compliance, biological resources
• Experience with procurement of permits associated with construction environmental activities including encroachment permit
• Experience with sampling for surface water, groundwater, air, and soil media; Phase I and Phase II field efforts and reporting
• Knowledge of construction NPDES stormwater permit, groundwater dewatering treatment systems, MS4 permit, and surface water diversion systems
• Experience and knowledge in conducting and documenting air monitoring for Volatile Organic Compounds in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 1166 and 1466 as well as regulations for nuisance air quality in accordance with Rule 403
• Experience with agencies including: Caltrans, LA City, LA County, CUPAs, SCAQMD, CARB
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery.
• Willingness to take ownership and see delivery to clients through to completion.
• Leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work under pressure of and meet timelines.
• Conscientious and high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of project risk management.
• Good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• Staying current with relevant regulations and technology.
• Experience in providing leadership to diverse project teams on high-pressure, high-visibility projects.

POSITION CONDITIONS

• This position is performed in an office and field environment.
• Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Up to20% of time may be dedicated to field activities in varying environmental conditions including inclement weather.
• Some night and weekend work may be required for this position.
• May periodically require travel and stays outside of the greater Los Angeles area.
• Personal vehicle use for travel to / from project site is expected.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$103,006 - $175,115.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.