Environmental Manager

SPC Construction Co.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Medical/Extended Health Care

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness benefits

Job summary

SPC Construction Co. seeks an Environmental Manager to develop, implement and monitor site environmental controls on major projects in the NJ/NY region, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and reducing liabilities.

You will collaborate with project teams, lead environmental meetings, prepare reports, and apply the Envision framework to support sustainable outcomes on the Palisades Tunnel Project and other critical infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years environmental regulatory and compliance experience in the construction industry required.
• Construction industry experience required; candidates may come from environmental consulting firms, environmental services companies, or general contractors.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction certification required.
• Experience working with local agencies and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Environmental or consulting background preferred with hands-on construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors environmental procedures on construction sites. Implements training for project crews and management on potential environmental issues.
• Compile monthly environmental and sustainability reports.
• Lead environmental and sustainability meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Apply knowledge of asbestos and lead surveys and abatement methods.
• Manage environmental subcontractors and oversee soil and rock sampling, drilling, and reporting.
• Oversee SWPPP field inspections and compile weekly reports.
• Perform air-monitoring calculations for shafts and tunnels.
• Prepare and download daily perimeter air-monitoring reports and recommend corrective actions for exceedances.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

HazWOPER training

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship? As the Environmental Manager, you will develop, implement and monitor project site environmental conditions to comply with environmental agency regulations and mitigate potential environmental liabilities.Bringyour diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilientcommunities.

You will be joining one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure projects. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in the Palisades Tunnel Project, part of the landmark $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project connecting New Jersey and New York. Working alongside leading construction partners, you’ll contribute to the delivery of twin rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River using state-of-the-art tunnel boring technology. This is a high-profile, technically complex project that will strengthen a critical transportation link between New Jersey and Manhattan for generations to come.

At SPC Construction, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the region’s most complex, high-profile, and transformative infrastructure projects. Our work spans critical public infrastructure and highly competitive projects for government agencies throughout the NY/NJ metro area—projects that improve mobility, resilience, and quality of life for millions. By uniting deep technical expertise with innovation, collaboration, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality, SPC Construction is uniquely positioned to deliver results that stand the test of time. Join our growing team and build a career with a company doing impactful, industry-leading work.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Develops and monitors environmental procedures on construction sites. Implements and trains project work crews and management teams regarding potential environmental issues and procedures
• Compile monthly environmental and sustainability reports.
• Lead environmental and sustainability meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Apply knowledge of asbestos and lead surveys and abatement methods.
• Manage environmental subcontractors and oversee soil and rock sampling, drilling, and reporting.
• Oversee SWPPP field inspections and compile weekly reports.
• Perform air-monitoring calculations for shafts and tunnels.
• Prepare and download daily perimeter air-monitoring reports and recommend corrective actions for recorded exceedances.
• Schedule daily trucking and secure disposal permits through environmental review and approve invoices.
• Apply the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework to support achievement of a Platinum rating.
• Administer the NJDEP Palisades Tunnel website and submit monthly and quarterly groundwater discharge reports in accordance with the NJDEP discharge permit.
• Advise the Safety Department on silica and naturally occurring asbestos testing in tunnels to support OSHA and waste-disposal compliance.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field required.
• 5+ years environmental regulatory and compliance experience in the construction industry required.
• Construction industry experience required; candidates may come from environmental consulting firms, environmental services companies, or general contractors.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction certification required.
• Experience working with local agencies and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Environmental or consulting background preferred, particularly with hands‑on construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Superintendents, construction teams, owners, and project representatives.
• Expert knowledge of compliance with environmental regulations and new legislation.
• Proven technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $105,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $135,000.00/Yr.