Regional Environmental Lead - Midwest

Regional Environmental Lead - Midwest

Kiewit is 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 Lenexa, KS or Omaha, NE office and will require extensive travel across the Midwest. 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 environmental 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

Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental health or engineering field. Minimum 7+ years' experience managing design and construction environmental compliance for large scale construction projects (EPC experience would be ideal). Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred. Working knowledge of Provincial 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. Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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. 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.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

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.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.