Construction Stormwater Lead - Compliance & Training

Westwood Professional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Construction Storm Water Field Lead to support field and office activities, focusing on stormwater permitting, SWPPP implementation, and regulatory compliance. The role involves travel across the United States, with emphasis on risk reduction and site stabilization.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, advising EPC teams and developers, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring permit compliance and field performance of BMPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field experience on large construction projects.
• Active erosion and sediment control certification; CPESC or equivalent within 1 year.
• Ability to read civil, grading, and ESC drawings.
• Knowledge of NPDES permitting, SWPPP development and compliance.
• Sound judgment with practical recommendations to contractors and teams.
• Strong communication with contractors, project managers, developers, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting on stormwater permitting, erosion control, and compliance.
• Advise on NPDES permits, SWPPP interpretation, inspections, and docs.
• Act as technical escalation for stormwater challenges on sites.
• Perform field assessments of BMPs, soils, and permit compliance.
• Review plans to identify constructability and compliance risks.
• Develop field-friendly corrective actions with contractors.
• Support preconstruction site verification and condition reviews.
• Assist with post-construction stabilization and permit termination docs.
• Guide soil handling, topsoil preservation, and reclamation practices.
• Support SPCC planning and spill prevention field checks.
• Prepare memos, inspection summaries, and client documentation.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, and regulators on permitting and closeout.
• Mentor junior staff or inspectors as applicable.
• Overnight travel ~50% or as needed.
• Support field staff and provide training.

Skills

Field experience

CPESC

NPDES permitting

SWPPP interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Construction Storm Water Field Lead to support field and office activities, focusing on stormwater permitting, SWPPP implementation, and regulatory compliance. The role involves travel across the United States, with emphasis on risk reduction and site stabilization.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, advising EPC teams and developers, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring permit compliance and field performance of BMPs.