Environmental Compliance Lead – Field Construction

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Constructors seeks an Environmental Specialist to lead project-wide environmental compliance programs for Power and Energy projects across the United States. You will work with the construction team to ensure adherence to federal, state and local environmental laws, helping safeguard our projects from delays, violations or fines.

Location: projects across the US with relocation or per-diem support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies or another related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in environmental compliance for major construction projects or similar is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and other relevant software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental compliance for the Project by coordinating, managing and implementing project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Identify applicable environmental requirements at federal, state and local levels for the project including hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, spill plans, etc.
• Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System.
• Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings.
• Prepare, update and implement site specific environmental plans and submit required reports.
• Develop a comprehensive compliance tracking matrix to capture all environmental requirements.
• Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
• Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water, waste, noise, etc.).
• Identify, document, report and develop corrective actions for environmental incidents.
• Liaise with environmental agencies and attend field visits with client and regulatory agencies.
• Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kiewit Power Constructors seeks an Environmental Specialist to lead project-wide environmental compliance programs for Power and Energy projects across the United States. You will work with the construction team to ensure adherence to federal, state and local environmental laws, helping safeguard our projects from delays, violations or fines.

Location: projects across the US with relocation or per-diem support.