Environmental Specialist

4 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States Mortenson Construction Full time

Company Overview:

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002...

...What are you waiting for?

Summary:

Mortenson is currently seeking an Environmental Specialist-HQ with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Environmental Specialist will support Mortenson's Federal contracting/work.

Responsibilities:

Implement Mortenson's environmental program for simple to moderately complex project sites and promulgate environmental compliance of construction activities. Essential requirements:

  • Develop site specific environmental plans and activities
  • Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings
  • Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
  • Develop and lead environmental orientation and training programs
  • Lead onsite best management practices for environmental management
  • Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct work site environmental inspections
  • Collaborate with customers on regulatory (Federal, State, Provincial and local) reporting and documentation requirements
  • Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
  • Interface with customer's environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives, etc.
  • Assist in the development company-wide Environmental Management supportive programs

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of four years related experience
  • Experience with Federal contracting/work
  • Experience with Industrial and Manufacturing work/permitting
  • Experience with hazardous building materials, survey and abatement
  • Experience with waste streams and associated compliance obligations
  • Experience with Environmental Due Diligence (as it pertains to property acquisition)
  • Experience with Minor and Major Source Air Permitting
  • Significant experience with two or more of the following areas: erosion prevention and sediment control, storm water pollution prevention plans, spill prevention controls and countermeasures, wetlands, endangered species
  • Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, policies, and procedures
  • A well-organized and self-directed individual who is collaborative and a team player
  • Ability to interact with consultants and governmental agencies
  • Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word)
  • Current driver's license
  • Able to travel up to 50%

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in geology, environmental management, environmental science, biology, or related field

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Sponsorship is not approved for this position

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