Environmental Specialist
Position Overview
As an Environmental Specialist you will lead the environmental compliance for Projects by coordinating, managing and implementing project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete / bridge, water / wastewater, and transportation projects.
We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States.
We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.
Location
Denver, CO and surrounding areas.
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities.
We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.
This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the environmental compliance for the Project by coordinating, managing and implementing project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies.
- Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
- Identify applicable environmental requirements at federal, state and local levels for the project which may include hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, spill plans, etc.
- Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System.
- Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings.
- Prepare, update and implement site specific environmental plans and submit required reports.
- Develop a comprehensive compliance tracking matrix to capture all environmental requirements.
- Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
- Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
- Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements.
- Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water, waste, noise, etc.)
- Identify, document, report and develop corrective actions for environmental incidents.
- Participate in project audits (both internal and external).
- Liaise with environmental agencies and attend field visits with client and regulatory agencies.
- Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project.
- Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
- Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies or another related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience related to the areas of responsibility for environmental compliance for major transportation construction projects or similar is a plus, but not required.
- Interest in an environmental role in a construction project setting.
- Highly motivated and self-managed to get things done right the first time.
- Effective and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and other relevant software systems.
- Excellent organization abilities and time management skills.
- Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity.
Additional Preferred Qualifications :
- Stormwater inspections and reporting
- SWPPP and SPCC Plan development and implementation
- Experience conducting environmental audits
- Experience developing and implementing training programs
- Demonstrated experience in supporting environmental permitting on construction projects
- Experience interfacing with environmental regulators at the local, state and federal level
Other Requirements :
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Base Compensation : $62,301 - $88,683
Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
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