Environmental Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seeks an Environmental Manager to lead environmental permitting for large-scale infrastructure projects across North America, with assignments in Bellevue, WA, Federal Way, WA, Lone Tree, CO, Lenexa, KS, or Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

You will supervise environmental planning, NEPA compliance, agency coordination, and mentor staff to deliver permits on time and within budget, while collaborating with internal teams to minimize risk and optimize project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, Environmental Planning, Life Sciences, Cultural Resources, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or another related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of environmental planning experience on transportation, land development or related projects.
• Project Management and technical experience with design/planning projects on U.S. projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental permitting, reports, and technical documentation.
• Manage scope, schedule, and hours for environmental tasks.
• Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and internal staff.
• Lead environmental task force meetings and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Support project communications and resolve design issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Ethics and integrity

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Requisition ID: 182273

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Environmental

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for an experienced Environmental Manager for either our Lone Tree, CO; Bellevue or Federal Way, WA; Lenexa, KS or Woodcliff Lake, NJ location. In this role, you will lead the environmental permitting for complex infrastructure projects across North America including very large design-build, progressive design-build (PDB), public-private partnerships (P3), and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) contracts. We seek a technical expert—someone with in-depth environmental planning experience that can be drawn upon to deliver pursuits and construction projects across North America. Experience coordinating with agencies such as State DOTs, FHWA, FRA, FTA, FAA, USACE, FERC, etc. is an integral part of this role.

District Overview

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process results in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position can be based out of our Lone Tree, CO / Bellevue, WA / Federal Way, WA / Woodcliff Lake, NJ location.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating environmental permitting, reports, and technical documentation, as well as managing tasks and mentoring/leading others in the delivery of environmental products. You can expect to oversee junior staff working on multiple large-scale projects.

Tasks may include, but not limited to the following:

Technical

• Collaboratively develop and implement strategy for delivering environmental components of our projects.
• Review environmental documents, RFPs, and other documents to identify risk and scope.
• Lead environmental planning and permitting processes and document preparation for transportation, transit, and infrastructure clients.
• Serve as technical lead for a variety of infrastructure projects during conceptual planning and design through environmental approvals and permitting.
• Develop documents that meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4 (f) of the Department of Transportation Act , Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act , Section 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, and Sections 7 and 10 of the Endangered Species Act, and other applicable laws. This includes knowledge or ability to learn requirements and processes pursuant to state codes and municipal ordinance.
• Create and/or perform quality reviews of environmental deliverables that meet client requirements and regulatory standards to ensure high-quality products are produced on time and within budget.
• Perform quality reviews of other discipline’s engineering designs and plans to identify environmental constraints.

Management

• Prepare and manage scope, schedule, and hours for a variety of environmental tasks for infrastructure projects.
• Work with schedulers and estimators to incorporate environmental permit requirements into the project master schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with transportation planning, engineering, urban design/landscape design, and other disciplines to determine compatibility of designs with environmentally sensitive areas.
• Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel on a regular basis.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with all levels of internal and external agency personnel.
• Support project communications and technical meetings, provide coordination to resolve design issues.
• Lead environmental task force meetings to advance the pursuits and active design projects.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced staff on technical and professional matters.
• This position may manage a junior-level direct report.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, Environmental Planning, Life Sciences, Cultural Resources, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or another related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of environmental planning experience in either transportation, land development or related projects.
• Project Management and technical experience with design/planning projects on U.S. projects.
• Ability to think strategically, adapt and innovate in accordance with project requirements and regulations.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative and ownership.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Strong work ethic, willing to put in the effort to get the job done right the first time.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals across teams and disciplines.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and data integrity/file management/version control experience.
• Passion for safety - no one gets hurt.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, exposure to or experience in utilizing AI to optimize tasks/workflows.
• Regular, reliable attendance.

Preferred

• Experience with U.S. infrastructure projects.
• Design-Build project experience.
• Experience developing construction plans for transportation projects.
• This position includes occasional travel to project offices and work sites.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at different locations, including active construction sites and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation

$110,000/yr - $130,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Posting Period

This posting will be active from: 09/10/2026 - 01/01/2027

Benefits

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.