Lead Environmental Manager - Major Projects Group

Blattner; Minnesota; Remote; USD 122,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

HDHP insurancePremiums for employees

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA options

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life balance

Employee/Family focused culture

Gym on site

Job summary

Blattner is seeking a Lead Environmental Manager to guide environmental compliance across a portfolio of utility-scale projects, from development through construction. You will lead consultants, coordinate with regulatory staff, and ensure adherence to NEPA, CWA, ESA, NHPA, CAA, SWPPP/NPDES requirements.

The role is remote with travel to project sites, requiring strong project management and communication skills, and experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive environmental compliance/management experience in utility-scale power generation projects.
• Experience managing environmental consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of NEPA, CWA/Section 404, ESA, NHPA/Section 106, CAA, SPCC, and SWPPP/NPDES requirements.
• Willingness to travel to project sites up to ~50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance oversight and leadership across multiple concurrent projects (renewable, nuclear, gas).
• Direct and manage third-party environmental consultants and subcontractors (scope, budget, schedule, deliverables).
• Collaborate with Owner/developer environmental staff on permitting strategy and risk mitigation.
• Review and apply permits and regulatory requirements including NEPA and state/federal approvals.
• Develop and monitor SWPPPs, SPCC, and other site-specific plans.
• Conduct audits and site inspections; address non-conformances with timely corrective actions.
• Serve as liaison with EPA, USACE, USFWS, and state agencies for permitting and inspections.
• Support due diligence, desktop reviews, and environmental constraints mapping.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics and corrective actions to leadership.
• Deliver training and guidance on requirements to project teams and subs; lead root-cause analyses.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Travel flexibility

GIS experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Lead Environmental Manager, you'll provide environmental compliance leadership across the Major Projects Group's portfolio of utility-scale power generation projects, including renewable energy, nuclear, and gas generation facilities. Reporting to the Director of Engineering of the Major Projects Group, this role directs environmental consultants, ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and serves as a key liaison between the project team, regulatory agencies, and Owner/developer environmental staff. This is a remote position requiring regular travel to project sites throughout the project lifecycle.

As a Lead Environmental Manager, you'll provide environmental compliance leadership across the Major Projects Group's portfolio of utility-scale power generation projects, including renewable energy, nuclear, and gas generation facilities. Reporting to the Director of Engineering of the Major Projects Group, this role directs environmental consultants, ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and serves as a key liaison between the project team, regulatory agencies, and Owner/developer environmental staff. This is a remote position requiring regular travel to project sites throughout the project lifecycle.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Provide environmental compliance oversight and technical guidance across multiple concurrent major projects, including renewable, nuclear, and gas-fired generation facilities.


• Direct and manage third-party environmental consultants and specialty subcontractors, including scope development, budget tracking, schedule management, and quality of deliverables.


• Collaborate closely with Owner/developer environmental and development staff to align on permitting strategy, compliance obligations, and environmental risk mitigation from early development through construction closeout.


• Review, interpret, and apply environmental permits and regulatory requirements, including NEPA documentation and federal, state, and local approvals.


• Develop, implement, and monitor Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, and other site-specific environmental compliance plans.


• Conduct and oversee environmental compliance audits and site inspections; identify non-conformances and drive timely corrective action.


• Serve as a primary point of contact with regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, USACE, USFWS, and state environmental agencies) for permitting, inspections, and compliance correspondence.


• Support pre-construction environmental due diligence, including desktop reviews, field assessments, and environmental constraints mapping.


• Track, analyze, and report environmental performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions to project and Major Projects Group leadership.


• Deliver environmental training and guidance to project teams, craft supervision, and subcontractors on applicable requirements and best practices.


• Lead or support root cause analysis and lessons-learned reviews following environmental incidents or near-misses.


• Maintain current knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Air Act (CAA), NEPA, and RCRA.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• Minimum of 6 years of progressive environmental compliance/management experience, with direct exposure to utility-scale power generation construction in renewable energy, nuclear, and/or gas generation projects.


• Demonstrated experience managing environmental consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.


• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and permitting processes, including NEPA, CWA/Section 404, ESA, NHPA/Section 106, CAA, SPCC, and SWPPP/NPDES requirements.


• Proven experience collaborating directly with Owner/developer environmental and development staff on large capital projects.


• Strong project management, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.


• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed (up to approximately 50%).


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with GIS tools is a plus.

What Sets You Apart

• Professional certification such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).


• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.


• Experience supporting large-scale EPC or self-build utility-scale power generation projects.


• Master's degree in a relevant environmental or engineering discipline.

How We Invest In You

• Competitive pay


• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees


• 401(k) with company match


• HSA and FSA options


• Dental and Vision insurance


• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)


• Work/Life balance


• Employee/Family focused culture


• Gym on site


• And more!

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).

$121,680.00 - $176,436.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

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