Owner's Rep - Environmental Services

Safety Management Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay after 40 billable hours

Annual merit increase

Job summary

Safety Management Group in the United States (Lehigh Valley, PA) seeks an Environmental Advisor/Owner's Rep to ensure environmental compliance on construction projects. You will coordinate programs, permits, and corporate environmental policies across regions and projects.

The role requires 7 years of environmental experience, a related degree, and strong communication skills to train teams and engage with contractors, agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7 years of environmental experience.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, or similar is required.
• Thorough knowledge of environmental studies and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to plan, organize, and problem-solve.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance oversight for construction activities.
• Support compliance with NPDES, RCRA, Stormwater, Air Permits, and SPCC requirements.
• Develop and manage environmental plans, permits, documentation, and records.
• Conduct site inspections and compliance assessments to identify environmental risks.
• Partner with contractors to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Deliver environmental training, guidance, and coaching to project teams and contractors.
• Support regulatory audits, agency interactions, and project-specific environmental programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Environmental studies or geology degree

Job description

Description

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401 (k) with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

Description

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401 (k) with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

SMG is seeking a local Owner's Rep in the Lehigh Valley, PA area to provide environmental services.

The Environmental Advisor is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope.

Additional Information

• SMG full-time, benefitted Associates are eligible for Premium Pay after working 40 billable hours for the week. Premium pay is at a 1.35 multiplier.
• Annual pay/merit review/increase.

Overview Of Job Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance oversight for construction activities.
• Support compliance with NPDES, RCRA, Stormwater, Air Permits, and SPCC requirements.
• Develop and manage environmental plans, permits, documentation, and records.
• Conduct site inspections and compliance assessments to identify environmental risks.
• Partner with contractors to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Deliver environmental training, guidance, and coaching to project teams and contractors.
• Support regulatory audits, agency interactions, and project-specific environmental programs.

Requirements

• 7 years of environmental experience
• Previous work on construction projects performing environmental services
• A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, or similar is required
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of environmental studies and regulatory compliance
• Ability to plan, organize, and problem-solve
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and initiative

Physical Demands of the job may include

• Moving long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Join an elite group of Safety Professionals!

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