Environmental Regional Lead - California

Kiewit; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in California seeks a Regional Environmental Lead to oversee environmental compliance for construction operations. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in environmental compliance management and the ability to work closely with clients and agencies. Strong communication skills and passion for safety are essential. Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability options

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience managing environmental compliance.
• Qualified Environmental Professional designation preferred.
• Strong ethical and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance for construction operations.
• Identify and reduce environmental risks.
• Conduct environmental protection training.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Risk assessment

Environmental legislation knowledge

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree in environmental health or engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Kiewit is currently looking for a Regional Environmental Lead who will lead and oversee the environmental management practices and permitting compliance of our construction operations. This is an exciting position where you will not only ensure compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements for the project but also contribute to Kiewit’s enduring dedication to corporate social responsibility.

Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

Location

This position can be based anywhere near a Kiewit home office in California and will require extensive travel across the state. Candidates who are only looking for remote work or unwilling to travel will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental compliance and permitting for the construction operations.
• Identify, assess, and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Update environmental plans.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water quality, underwater noise, etc.).
• Identify wetland and sensitive environmental areas for protection and fencing in advance of construction activities.
• Maintain project data tracking requirements.
• Monitor, forecast, and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
• Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues.
• Coordinate with relevant crews on their work locations, material needs, quantities, and invoices.
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings, avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.
• Prepare project and Kiewit required reports and communication of environmental risks to project management.
• Attend field visits with Client and regulatory agencies.
• Liaise with the client, providing them with design information, schedule details, quantities, etc., ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting, and compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental health or engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience managing design and construction environmental compliance for large-scale construction projects (OGC or EPC experience would be ideal).
• Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Kiewit offers our full-time 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.

Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.