Field Environmental & Erosion Control Lead

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is seeking an experienced Environmental & Erosion Control Manager to support our heavy civil and highway projects across Colorado.

This hands-on role requires field presence on active sites, proactive issue identification with project teams and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance and progress on environmental tasks. You will manage SWMPs, permits, and environmental documentation, working closely with CDOT, CDPHE and regulators.

Qualifications

• Heavy civil, highway or transportation construction experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with erosion and sediment control on active construction sites.
• Experience conducting erosion control inspections and identifying potential compliance issues.
• Strong understanding of Colorado construction stormwater requirements, CDPHE regulations and CDOT environmental requirements.
• Experience managing and maintaining SWMPs and SWMP notebooks.
• Experience with environmental permitting, including construction stormwater and dewatering permits.
• Experience working with erosion control measures, stabilization, seeding and related construction activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, inspectors, engineers and regulatory personnel.
• Willing to get directly involved in project execution when needed.
• Ability to work independently and manage environmental responsibilities across multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel between projects throughout Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental and erosion control compliance across active heavy civil and highway construction projects.
• Conduct regular erosion control inspections and project walks, identifying deficiencies and making sure corrective actions are completed.
• Manage and maintain Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs), SWMP notebooks, inspection records and required environmental documentation.
• Help obtain and maintain required environmental permits, including construction stormwater and dewatering permits.
• Make sure projects are meeting applicable CDOT, CDPHE and construction stormwater requirements.
• Coordinate directly with CDOT environmental personnel, inspectors, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors and regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with field teams to make sure erosion and sediment control measures are properly installed, maintained and repaired throughout construction.
• Support environmental preconstruction planning and project closeout requirements.
• Track environmental issues and corrective actions through resolution.
• Travel between RLW projects throughout Colorado as needed.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Erosion control

Erosion inspections

Stormwater requirements

SWMP management

Permitting

Erosion control measures

Communication skills

Hands-on project execution

Multitasking across projects

Travel between Colorado projects

Job description

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is seeking an experienced Environmental & Erosion Control Manager to support our heavy civil and highway projects across Colorado.

This hands-on role requires field presence on active sites, proactive issue identification with project teams and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance and progress on environmental tasks. You will manage SWMPs, permits, and environmental documentation, working closely with CDOT, CDPHE and regulators.