Project Environmental Coordinator 1

Position Overview

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

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery. is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. 

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available. 

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. 

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success. 

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