Regional Environmental Lead - Northeast Region

Position Overview

Kiewit currently looking for a Regional Environmental Lead who will lead and oversee the environmental management practices / permitting compliance of our construction operations. This is an exciting position where you will not only ensure compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements for the project but also contributes to Kiewit’s enduring dedication to corporate social responsibility.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best : we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

Location

This position can be based in either our Woodcliff Lake, NJ or Waltham, MA office hub and will require extensive travel across the region. Candidates who are only looking for remote work, or unwilling to travel will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental compliance & permitting for the construction operations.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Update environnemental plans.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water quality, underwater noise etc.).
• Identify wetland and sensitive environmental areas for protection and fencing in advance of construction activities.
• 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.

Qualifications

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Other Requirements :

Base Compensation :  $139,000 / yr - $146,000 / yr

(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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.