Sr. Environmental Specialist - Corporate Environmental

Kiewit is seeking a Sr. Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and manage stormwater plans. The role involves extensive travel and collaboration with project teams to minimize environmental impacts. Responsibilities include monitoring environmental costs, obtaining permits, conducting training, and maintaining compliance records. A bachelor's degree in a related field and strong knowledge of environmental regulations are required. This position is full-time and based near a Kiewit home office.
Requisition ID: 175741

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Environmental

Department: Environmental

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Sr. Environmental Specialist is an exciting position where you will not only ensure compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements for the projects but also contributes to Kiewit’s enduring dedication to corporate social responsibilities. As an Sr. Environmental Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing stormwater management plans and working closely with project teams to minimize the environmental impact of construction activities and promote sustainable practices.

Location

This position can be based anywhere near a Kiewit home office and will require extensive travel. Candidates who are only looking for remote work, or unwilling to travel will not be considered.

Responsibilities
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Review and interpret environmental and civil specifications and drawings.
• Understand state and local regulations and review requirements.
• Prepare site specific plans and submit required reports.
• Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
• Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements.
• Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project.
• Conduct applicable environmental training and field inspections and identify environmental risks.
• Organize data management and processes for projects and encourage production operations through development of new or existing programs.
• Communicate with internal and external agencies or customers in regards to environmental procedures.
• Coordinate, manage and implement project-wide environmental compliance programs and strategies at the project.
• Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools.
• 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.

Qualifications
• Strong technical knowledge of environmental regulations
• A bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies, or another related field is generally required for this job.
• Previous experience as an environmental coordinator/project coordinator may be required.
• Environmental Specialists must be organized and pay close attention to detail, as well as work effectively in a team setting and on their own with minimal supervision
• Experience implementing training programs
• Familiarity with using computer and standard software
• Effective communicator

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.

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.