Environmental Construction Coordinator

ICF; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Environmental Construction Coordinator to act as the primary liaison between landowners, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders during planning and construction. The role focuses on maintaining landowner relationships, coordinating private property access, and ensuring environmental compliance and permit adherence.

Key responsibilities include reviewing submittals (SWPPP, SPCC), documenting road conditions, conducting post-construction inspections, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with contractors, landowners, agricultural stakeholders, utility projects, infrastructure development, right-of-way management, or real estate services.
• Knowledge of property rights, easements, right-of-way requirements, and landowner relations practices.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance regulations and permits.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple parties, including contractors, property owners, agencies, and utility representatives.

Responsibilities

• Review required environmental and construction submittals, including SWPPP, SPCC, and related plans.
• Document road conditions for project access in accordance with specifications.
• Provide post-construction SWPPP inspections and associated costs per inspection.
• Serve as the designated landowner liaison for project access and activities.
• Coordinate monitoring requirements during construction in compliance with mitigation measures and permits.
• Coordinate property access issues (easements, right-of-way) and site restoration.
• Maintain records of landowner communications, agreements, notifications, and resolutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Land rights knowledge

Environmental compliance knowledge

Coordination across multiple parties

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, environmental studies, natural resources, land management, agriculture, project management, or related field

Job description

The Environmental Construction Coordinator serves as
the primary point of contact between property owners, project teams,
contractors, and stakeholders throughout project planning and construction
activities.

This role is responsible for maintaining positive landowner
relationships, coordinating access to private property, addressing
land-related concerns, and ensuring construction activities are
conducted in accordance with landowner agreements, property rights,
and applicable environmental compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction services by reviewing required
  environmental and construction submittals, including the Fugitive
  Dust Control Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
  (SPCC) Plan, Wash and Blow Station Designs, and Stormwater
  Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).




• Document existing road conditions for roads to be used during
  project activities, in accordance with project technical
  specifications and mitigation requirements.




• Provide post-construction SWPPP inspections and associated
  cost per inspection.




• Serve as the designated point of contact for landowners
  regarding project access, construction activities, and
  land-related concerns.




• Coordinate biological, cultural resources, and other
  monitoring requirements during construction in compliance with
  project mitigation measures and permit conditions.




• Coordinate property access and address issues associated
  with:

  
  
  
  

  • Crop and property damage

  
  

  • Gate management and closure requirements

  
  

  • Site restoration activities

  
  

  • Construction activity impacts and noise concerns

  
  

  • Noxious weed control and vegetation management

  
  

  • Potential impacts to farming and agricultural operations

  
  
  
  



• Provide landowners with appropriate contact information
  for Realty Specialists and other project representatives.




• Coordinate with Realty Specialists regarding questions
  related to easements, land rights, property access, and
  right-of-way requirements.




• Facilitate communication and coordination between
  construction teams and landowners to minimize disruptions and
  maintain positive working relationships.




• Coordinate construction activities in areas with active
  logging operations to ensure safe and efficient project
  execution.




• Coordinate work occurring within railroad rights-of-way
  with designated railroad representatives, including:

  
  
  
  

  • Train scheduling considerations

  
  

  • Flagging and railroad safety requirements

  
  

  • Utility notification requirements, including "Call Before You Dig" and fiber optic cable notification systems

  
  
  
  



• Obtain and document information from landowners
  regarding agricultural chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and
  other hazardous materials being used on or near project
  rights-of-way.




• Communicate chemical-use information to project teams to
  determine appropriate site entry restrictions and personal
  protective equipment (PPE) requirements.




• Track, document, and resolve landowner concerns and
  inquiries in a timely and professional manner.




• Support construction teams by identifying and mitigating
  land access risks and stakeholder issues that may affect
  project schedules.




• Maintain accurate records of landowner communications,
  agreements, notifications, and issue resolutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, environmental studies,
  natural resources, land management, agriculture, project
  management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.




• Experience working directly with contractors, landowners,
  agricultural stakeholders, utility projects, infrastructure
  development, construction, right-of-way management, or
  real estate services.




• Knowledge of property rights, easements, right-of-way
  requirements, and landowner relations practices.




• Knowledge of local, state, federal environmental compliance
  regulations and permits.




• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder
  engagement skills.




• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with
  diverse stakeholder groups.




• Experience coordinating activities across multiple parties,
  including contractors, property owners, agencies, and utility
  representatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transmission, utility, energy,
  transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects.




• Familiarity with railroad right-of-way requirements and
  construction coordination processes.




• Knowledge of agricultural operations, farming practices,
  and land-use considerations.




• Experience working with managing environmental compliance for
  large-scale infrastructure construction projects,




• Understanding of construction safety requirements and PPE
  protocols.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but
we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched
expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve
their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the
future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a
workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal
opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to
share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve
personal and professional goals. For more information, please
read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not
limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with
disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious
beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]
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kept confidential and will be used only to the extent to provide
needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for
all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of
this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to
generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether
in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to
maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require
accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an
accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us
in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to
providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have
an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

- There are multiple factors that are considered in determining
final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant
work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that
align to the specified role, geographic location, education and
certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor
categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00 Washington Remote Office (WA99)