Environmental Specialist 2 1

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Per-diem

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Kiewit Power Constructors seeks an Environmental Specialist to lead project-wide environmental compliance programs across US-based construction sites. You will collaborate with field teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, manage inspections, reporting, and permit activities, and mentor staff on environmental practices.

Ideally you hold a Bachelor's in a related field, have 1–3 years of experience in major construction projects, and can travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in environmental compliance for major construction projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance for the Project by coordinating, managing and implementing project-wide environmental programs.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Identify applicable environmental requirements at federal, state and local levels and obtain permits as needed.
• Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings; develop site-specific plans and reports.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

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We are hiring an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance for our projects in the Power and Energy market for projects across the United States. In this role, you will work with the construction team to manage, coordinate and implement project wide environmental compliance programs and strategies. You will ensure the field stays aligned with federal, state and local environmental laws, to safeguard our projects from delays, violations or fines. This is a great blend of regulatory interpretation, field inspections/auditing, hazards analysis, documentation/reporting, and permitting.

ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors is one of our largest energy and power districts specializing in a variety of large scale power projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, utility, structures, electrical, and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

This position will support projects across the US, starting with projects in Minnesota. We provide relocation support or per-diem to our projects.

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 which may include 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.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies or another related field is preferred.
• 1-3 Years of experience
• Demonstrated experience related to the areas of responsibility for environmental compliance for major construction projects or similar is a plus but not required.
• Interest in an environmental role in a construction project setting.
• Highly motivated and self-managed to get things done right the first time.
• Effective and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and other relevant software systems.
• Excellent organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Stormwater inspections and reporting
• SWPPP and SPCC Plan development and implementation
• Experience conducting environmental inspections
• Experience developing and implementing training programs
• Demonstrated experience in supporting environmental permitting on construction projects
• Experience interfacing with environmental regulators at the local, state and federal level

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.