Environmental Specialist Jobs

POSITION OVERVIEW

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

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

• Liaise with environmental agencies and attend field visits with client and regulatory agencies.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System.
• Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project.
• 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.
• Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Develop a comprehensive compliance tracking matrix to capture all environmental requirements.
• Participate in project audits (both internal and external).
• Lead the environmental compliance for the Project by coordinating, managing and implementing project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water, waste, noise, etc.)
• Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings.
• Prepare, update and implement site specific environmental plans and submit required reports.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
• Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements.
• Identify, document, report and develop corrective actions for environmental incidents.
• Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Demonstrated experience related to the areas of responsibility for environmental compliance for major transportation construction projects or similar is a plus, but not required.
• Effective and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Proficient in MS Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and other relevant software systems.
• Excellent organization abilities and time management skills.
• Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies or another related field is preferred.
• Highly motivated and self-managed to get things done right the first time.
• Interest in an environmental role in a construction project setting.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting environmental permitting on construction projects
• Stormwater inspections and reporting
• SWPPP and SPCC Plan development and implementation
• Experience conducting environmental audits
• Experience developing and implementing training programs
• Experience interfacing with environmental regulators at the local, state and federal level