Senior Environmental Specialist - Civil (Remote/Travel)

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 98,800 - 133,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to support environmental management efforts. You will review environmental documentation and advise on environmental matters, with strong communication skills essential as you interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment.

This position is based out of the Minneapolis, MN headquarters and requires travel to our sites. Responsibilities include developing site specific environmental plans, reviewing submittals, ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or related field.
• Significant experience with SWPPP.
• Experience with endangered species, erosion prevention and sediment control, aquatic resources, SPCC, and other environmental risks.
• Deep understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organization and self-direction skills with the ability to collaborate in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate with consultants and governmental agencies.
• Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., Excel, Word.
• Proficient with reviewing designs.
• Minimum of eight years related experience.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop site specific environmental plans and activities.
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Develop and lead environmental training programs.
• Lead best management practices for environmental management.
• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct work site environmental inspections.
• Collaborate with customers on regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Communicate with various third parties including the customer’s environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives.
• Assist in the development company-wide Environmental Management support programs.

Skills

SWPPP experience

Endangered species

Erosion prevention & sediment control

SPCC

Aquatic resources

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

MS Excel

Design review

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology

Eight years of related experience

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to support environmental management efforts. You will review environmental documentation and advise on environmental matters, with strong communication skills essential as you interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment.

This position is based out of the Minneapolis, MN headquarters and requires travel to our sites. Responsibilities include developing site specific environmental plans, reviewing submittals, ensuring regulatory