Senior Environmental Coordinator

Position Overview

As a Senior Environmental Coordinator for Kiewit, you will provide expertise, implement policies and procedures, ensure compliance, supervise efforts on construction projects, and mentor/develop other employees to support environmental functions at both the project and corporate level.

District Overview

Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include construction of highways, bridges, airports, and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.  

Location

This person will sit in Westlake, TX – DFW metroplex. Occasional travel (40 – 50%) as needed to project sites and offices (approximately 2 – 3 day trips) located in AR, LA, and TX is also required (travel expenses covered by Kiewit). 

Responsibilities

• Implement programs and procedures to assure the compliance of the site with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Supervise job environmental processes and address any concerns at the job level.
• Assist supervisors, managers, and others in obtaining and maintaining environmental permits.
• Assist engineering and operations management in planning for compliance of new and modified processes and operations with environmental regulations.
• Oversee the drafting and preparation of permit applications and application renewals in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Develop and implement environmental training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, biology, or related field.
• At least 6 years of demonstrated work experience related to the areas of responsibility for environmental compliance within the construction industry.
• Major heavy civil infrastructure and/or transportation construction projects or similar is preferred.
• Working knowledge of environmental codes, standards, and compliance.
• CPESC, CESCL, ENV-SP, and/or CESSWI certifications are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and other relevant software systems.
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• The ability to travel to project sites and offices as needed (approximately 2 – 3 day trips) located in AR, LA, and TX (travel expenses covered by Kiewit).

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