Field Environmental Compliance Lead - Highway Construction

RETTEW; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager for a large-scale highway project in western Pennsylvania. You will lead environmental compliance during construction, oversee inspections, manage permits, and coordinate with regulators and contractors.

This role reports to the project field office in the Pittsburgh area and offers the opportunity to apply environmental expertise on a major transportation program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field.
• Significant professional experience in environmental compliance and construction inspection for highway projects.
• Working knowledge of erosion and sediment control and post-construction stormwater management.
• Experience coordinating with PA DEP, EPA, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Ability to interpret permits and translate requirements into field direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance activities for a large, multi-year highway construction project.
• Oversee and conduct construction inspections to verify compliance with permits and environmental commitments.
• Supervise and coordinate environmental inspection staff and provide technical direction.
• Monitor erosion and sediment control and stormwater management during construction.
• Manage environmental permits through construction including renewals and closeout.
• Maintain inspection records, permit files, compliance logs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate inspections with PA DEP, county conservation districts, EPA, and the USACE.
• Identify permitting or compliance implications of design changes and field conditions.
• Support compliance with Chapter 102 and Chapter 105 requirements and applicable federal regs.
• Communicate findings and define corrective actions with contractors and project team.
• Respond to environmental complaints and agency inquiries with proper escalation and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates to leadership, inspectors, engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Operate company vehicles and follow safety requirements on active construction sites.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Construction inspection

Regulatory coordination

Permits interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field

Job description

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager for a large-scale highway project in western Pennsylvania. You will lead environmental compliance during construction, oversee inspections, manage permits, and coordinate with regulators and contractors.

This role reports to the project field office in the Pittsburgh area and offers the opportunity to apply environmental expertise on a major transportation program.