Northern California - Senior Environmental Coordinator - Heavy Civil Construction
San Francisco, CA, US San Jose, CA, US
Requisition ID: 161559
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Northern California District
Department: Environmental
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Sr. Environmental Coordinators are in charge of coordinating environmental programs, research, and activities on behalf of their organization. Some of their main functions include helping their organization maintain compliance with government regulations, interacting with a variety of professionals to explain environmental issues, and managing recycling or waste removal efforts as needed. They also schedule and document environmental efforts, as well as suggest changes to the existing programs to make them more productive.
District Overview
Northern California
Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design.
Location
San Jose, CA
Responsibilities
• Lead the environmental compliance for the project
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water quality, underwater noise etc.)
• Maintaining project data tracking requirements
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels
• Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues
• Coordinate with relevant crews on their work locations, material needs, quantities and invoices
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.
• Prepare project and Kiewit required reports and communication of environmental risks to project management
• Attend field visits with Client and regulatory agencies
• Liaise with the client providing them design information, schedule details, quantities etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting and compliance issues.
• Organize data management and processes for projects and encourage sustainable production operations through developing new or maintaining existing programs.
• Communicate with internal and external agencies or customers in regard to environmental procedures.
• Coordinate, manage and implement facility-wide environmental policy compliance programs and strategies.
• Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools.
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Qualifications
• Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental science or engineering field
• 5+ years' experience managing design and construction environmental compliance for large construction projects (infrastructure experience would be ideal) or in related fields
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal environmental legislation
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
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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: $60,426 - $90,639
(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.
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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