Project Environmental Manager

Employer description

The Project Environmental Manager will be expected to ensure environmental compliance for the construction of a high-profile EPC project. This critical leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction and guide the execution of Zachry Group’s environmental practices. This position will lead and mentor appointed site environmental professionals while collaborating closely with site management, client personnel, regulatory entities, and a broad range of stakeholders to ensure that environmental compliance considerations are integrated into every phase of construction activity. Responsibilities • Ensure appropriate risk management, planning, and implementation of project environmental and contractual requirements through regular engagement with stakeholders. • Develop the day-to-day execution plan and delegate tasks for site environmental team in accordance with project environmental requirements. • Oversee the preparation of environmental plans, permit applications, reports, and client focused documents. • Oversee work site environmental inspections, and environmental compliance documentation using best practices in accordance with project environmental requirements. • Read and properly interpret and apply complex project specific environmental permits/plans and applicable regulation. • Monitor the performance and implementation of environmental controls. • Coordinate with Field Operations to ensure operational compliance, refine best practices, and facilitate awareness of requirements to ensure consistency with applicable requirements. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or in a related technical discipline. • Minimum of 5 Years managing environmental compliance in the construction industry; with at least 2 years in a direct supervisory role. • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and compliance requirements at federal, state, and local levels; and how they impact construction activity. • Proven experience managing environmental projects, leading teams, and working directly with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present technical reports and regulatory documentation. Salary/Pay Rate: In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Project Environmental Manager, is between $80,496 and $113,380, annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Benefits: This position, Project Environmental Manager is eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Time Away: The Senior Project Environmental Manager is also eligible for paid time-away benefits, including company-provided paid time off and holidays, in accordance with applicable company policies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting. • Will talk and hear to communicate. • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools. • May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off of platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements. • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots. WORK ENVIRONMENT Will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot – cool/cold. Occasional rain. Will work at different elevations. May be required to work in close, confined spaces for a long period of time. Noise levels will be moderate to high. The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information Relocation Requirement: Must be willing and able to relocate to a project location anywhere within the United States.