2026: Regional Environmental Manager - Construction

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<div><b>Requisition ID: </b>180927 <br/><br/><b>Job Level: </b>Senior Level <br/><br/><b>Home District/Group:</b> DHO Environmental <br/><br/><b>Department:</b> Environmental <br/><br/><b>Market: </b>Corporate Home Office <br/><br/>Employment Type: Full Time <br/><br/><strong><b>Position Overview</b></strong><br/><br/>We are adding an Environmental Manager to lead and oversee the environmental management practices/permitting compliance of our <strong>construction projects</strong> in the midwest region of the US and Canada. You will play a critical role in construction, by ensuring that environmental regulations are followed and sustainability goals are met. Your work helps to minimiz the ecological footprint of construction activities while keeping projects compliant and efficient. <br/><br/><strong><b>Location</b></strong><br/><br/>This position will be based in one either our Omaha Nebraska or Lenexa Kansas office requiring travel as needed up to 35% of the time, to construction project locations around the midwest US and Canada. <br/><br/><strong><b>Responsibilities</b></strong><br/>• Be a Subject Matter Expert for the midwest of US/Canada, and lead the environmental compliance & permitting for the construction operations for assigned projects and clients in the midwestern region. <br/>• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.<br/>• Update environnmental plans.<br/>• Oversee from a project level, our field inspections and monitoring of environmental aspects impacting the project and areas surrounding the project including water quality, underwater noise, erosion, sediment control, etc.).<br/>• Identify wetland and sensitive environmental areas for protection and fencing in advance of construction activities.<br/>• Maintain project data tracking requirements, report on environmental project status.<br/>• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.<br/>• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.<br/>• Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues for assigned projects and clients.<br/>• Coordinate with relevant crews on their work locations, material needs, quantities and invoices.<br/>• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities. Ensure all necessary permits are in place.<br/>• Prepare project and Kiewit required reports and communication of environmental risks to project management.<br/>• Attend field visits with Client and regulatory agencies as required.<br/>• 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.<br/><br/><strong><b>Qualifications</b></strong><br/>• Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental or engineering related field.<br/>• Minimum 7+ years' experience leading environmental compliance for large scale construction projects is required, performing functions as outlined above. Experience doing so for EPC projects is preferred.<br/>• Certifications in stormwater management, corosion and sediment control, remediation, and/or Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred.<br/>• Working knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation.<br/>• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.<br/>• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.<br/>• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.<br/>• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.<br/>• Able to travel as necessary to project sites and to client and Kiewit offices. <br/>• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives. <br/>• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. #LI-JP1<br/><br/>Environmental Compliance Manager, ESG Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Advisor<br/><br/>Other Requirements:<br/>• Regular, reliable attendance <br/>• Work productively and meet deadlines timely<br/>• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.<br/>• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.<br/>• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.<br/>• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/></div>

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