Senior Environmental Manager – Transmission Projects

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Nebraska; On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies seeks an experienced Project Environmental Manager to lead the project’s environmental program from planning through closeout. You will guide field Environmental Specialists and work with project leadership to translate environmental requirements into practical field direction.

The role demands hands-on leadership, ownership of the program, and the ability to influence construction decisions while developing a field team for long-term project success.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, physical or biological science, or a closely related field.
• Eight to ten years of dedicated, full-time experience leading environmental practitioners in an industrial setting, preferably in electrical utilities or construction.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, industry practices, and environmental management systems applicable to linear infrastructure construction.
• Practical experience managing environmental compliance on active construction sites, including erosion and sediment control, SWPPP, spill prevention and response, access management, wildlife protection, and reclamation.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with construction supervision, exercise sound judgment, and provide clear direction when work needs to stop or change.
• Strong planning, communication, and relationship-building skills, including experience coordinating environmental activities with construction schedules and managing client and regulatory stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance: Implement the project environmental program and ensure construction activities meet regulatory approvals, permit conditions, client requirements, and company standards.
• Partner with construction leadership: Integrate environmental requirements into work plans and schedules, giving internal crews and subcontractors clear, practical direction.
• Manage risks in the field: Identify environmental constraints, develop mitigation measures, and stop or redirect work when required to address environmental risks or non-compliance.
• Lead and develop the environmental team: Coordinate field coverage, set priorities, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to Environmental Specialists.
• Oversee incident response: Lead spill response coordination, environmental incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions.
• Manage plans and stakeholder relationships: Prepare and review environmental plans and procedures, and serve as the primary project contact for environmental matters with clients and other stakeholders.
• Support reclamation and closeout: Coordinate pre- and post-construction environmental activities, assessments, and reclamation planning and implementation.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory compliance

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies seeks an experienced Project Environmental Manager to lead the project’s environmental program from planning through closeout. You will guide field Environmental Specialists and work with project leadership to translate environmental requirements into practical field direction.

The role demands hands-on leadership, ownership of the program, and the ability to influence construction decisions while developing a field team for long-term project success.