Project Environmental Coordinator

Position Overview

As the Environmental Project Coordinator for CHPE you will support the project environmental planning, permitting, and reporting as directed by the Environmental Director. 

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.  Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

Albany, New York

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