Field Environmental Compliance Lead - Pipeline Projects

Sargent Lundy; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & accident insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Environmental Construction Coordinator position near Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with Sargent & Lundy, supports onsite construction by coordinating environmental compliance, permits, inspections, and documentation. You will work closely with site managers, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to ensure work stays within approved limits and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 15+ years in environmental permitting and compliance, strong knowledge of federal/state/local

Qualifications

• Field experience with environmental compliance activities.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA).
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.
• Willingness to accept long-term field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities along the pipeline right-of-way, access roads, staging areas, and other permitted workspaces.
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits, mitigation measures, approved plans, and project-specific environmental procedures.
• Perform and document routine environmental inspections, including erosion and sediment controls, waterbody and wetland crossings, topsoil segregation, vegetation clearing, revegetation, waste handling, spill prevention, and restoration activities.
• Confirm that work remains within approved right-of-way limits, environmental buffers, access routes, and other designated boundaries.
• Coordinate implementation, maintenance, and corrective actions for erosion and sediment control measures and other best management practices.
• Identify, document, and promptly escape environmental nonconformances, spills, unauthorized discharges, permit deviations, and other potential impacts.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to address deficiencies and verify timely closeout of environmental action items.
• Maintain daily reports, inspection records, photographs, permit files, agency correspondence, training records, and environmental tracking logs.
• Support environmental orientation and awareness training for site personnel and contractors.
• Participate in pre-job meetings, construction planning meetings, environmental reviews, and coordination meetings with the project team and client.
• Provide concise daily and weekly status updates on environmental performance, open issues, trends, and upcoming requirements.
• Promote a proactive culture focused on protecting people, the public, property, and the environment while supporting safe and efficient construction execution. Monitoring applications for necessary environmental permits, including air, water, and waste permits.
• Stay informed of current environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist with and review compliance plans to address identified issues.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on environmental regulations and compliance procedures.
• Provide technical support to project teams on environmental permitting and compliance matters.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Field experience

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental impact assessment

Risk assessment

Independent worker

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Long-term field assignments

Job description

Environmental Construction Coordinator position near Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with Sargent & Lundy, supports onsite construction by coordinating environmental compliance, permits, inspections, and documentation. You will work closely with site managers, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to ensure work stays within approved limits and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 15+ years in environmental permitting and compliance, strong knowledge of federal/state/local