Northwest Environmental Program Leader

Knife River - PressTress, Inc.; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Northwest Environmental Manager to lead environmental permitting, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across facilities in Oregon and Washington. This senior role translates regulatory obligations into practical operating requirements and supports project delivery.

You will oversee permits, manage agencies and consultants, develop annual plans and budgets, and advise leadership on environmental strategy. Travel to field sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, hydrology, natural resources, chemistry, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional environmental experience with program management, permitting, and compliance.
• Experience supporting construction materials, aggregate mining/processing, concrete batch plants, asphalt plants, or related heavy industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of Oregon and Washington environmental regulatory programs and interaction with DEQ, DSL, DNR and USACE.
• Experience with industrial stormwater, process water, petroleum storage and spill prevention, hazardous materials management, and Clean Water Act sections 404/401.
• Experience managing multiple facilities, permits, projects, consultants, budgets, and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret permits, rules, and agency correspondence and translate into operational actions.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to sites in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Oregon/Washington environmental compliance program for active operations, development projects, acquisitions, expansions, and closures.
• Reinforce program standards, procedures, compliance calendars, inspection protocols, document-control practices, and management reporting.
• Maintain a consolidated inventory of facilities, permits, regulatory commitments, monitoring obligations, reporting deadlines, and corrective actions.
• Advise leadership on environmental risk, permitting strategy, project sequencing, agency expectations, and business impacts.
• Develop annual program plans and budgets; procure and manage environmental consultants, laboratories, contractors, and outside specialists.
• Track regulatory developments and evaluate operational implications; coordinate implementation of new or revised requirements.
• Lead preparation, submittal, renewal, modification, transfer, and closure of environmental permits and approvals.
• Manage environmental quality permits (stormwater, water, air, etc.), and agency coordination.
• Oversee stormwater control, process water management, hazardous materials, and safety planning.
• Coordinate training for managers and site personnel; foster ownership and timely corrective action.
• Coordinate environmental due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and new sites.

Skills

Environmental program management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Knife River is seeking a Northwest Environmental Manager to lead environmental permitting, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across facilities in Oregon and Washington. This senior role translates regulatory obligations into practical operating requirements and supports project delivery.

You will oversee permits, manage agencies and consultants, develop annual plans and budgets, and advise leadership on environmental strategy. Travel to field sites is required.