Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager at SAIIA Construction summary:
The Environmental Manager oversees environmental compliance for construction projects, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include managing project permitting strategies, guiding team members on environmental best practices, and developing compliance programs. With over 10 years of experience in the field, the manager is instrumental in promoting a sustainable and compliant work environment.
Overview: The Environmental Manager is responsible for, but not limited to developing and implementing project permitting strategies, plans, schedules and budgets to safely achieve environmental objectives of assigned projects in accordance with established scope, schedule, budget and process parameters. This is a site based position located in Chester, VA.

This position is eligible for a vehicle allowance and an annual incentive program. Company Overview Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure. Responsibilities: Ensure the company has compliant programs, operations, and culture to effectively manage and meet environmental compliance related requirements.Comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; interpreting standards; enforcing adherence to regulations; and advising management on needed actions for the jobsite(s).Provide direction and leadership to contractors, consultants and project team members on environmental aspects and impacts and best practices at the jobsite.Provide direction to and interface with customer, contractors, and project team members on all environmental aspects and impacts and regulations at the jobsite.Manages requirements for stormwater systems to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES), including the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMPs).Responsible for identifying permitting requirements and timelines and securing permits from environmental agencies to support overall project schedule.Guide and promote compliant, and efficient work performance by developing environmental systems, policies, and procedures; developing applicable campaigns, communications, and recognitions; training managers and employees.Identify and anticipate environmental concerns and hazards by surveying conditions; rendering opinions on new procedures and equipment; investigating violations, incidents, and near misses; recommending preventive programs.Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, municipalities and third parties to facilitate permitting and construction phase compliance and implementation of remedial strategies when assigned environmental cleanup projects. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24x7 coverage during emergencies.Manage contractor environmental performance to project contract and scope documents.Conduct project reviews including site visits to monitor compliance, resolve conflicts and develop recovery plans including risk/contingency analysis.Interface with project leadership to present project status and compliance updates.Performs additional assignments per Division Manager's request. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years' progressive professional experience in the Environmental Compliance Field.Strong working knowledge of U.S. and State of Virginia Environmental regulations.Experience and working knowledge of energy management programs with some U.S. Health and Safety regulatory knowledge.Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards.Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stormwater management, underground utilities, erosion control, CCR project items, landfill project items, and utility infrastructure requirements.Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize project performance.Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.Ability to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task work.Meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task similar activities in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before clients, management, subcontractors and vendors of the organization.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Able to effectively organize numerous streams of information.Ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to meet strict deadlines.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesPlans, organizes, and manages the work of the Environmental team to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational expectations and requirements.Provide guidance to team members and monitors their performance, discipline, and attendance.Responsible for professional development of division employees.Communicates and acts with a team-oriented mentality. Ensure positive morale and engagement of employees.Communicates and adheres to Company vision and values.Assist in employee recruitment, performance management, promotions, retention, and termination activities.Educational and Experience RequirementsPreferred – BA or BS degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences.10 + years of prior relevant experience.General experience in Contract Administration may be considered in lieu of degree.Work EnvironmentWorks in a Field office / Job sites and/or field activitiesMay be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.Moderate noise levels.May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks. What's in it for you: Financial WellbeingCompensation starting at $100,000 + / year, commensurate with experienceCompetitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)Health & WellnessMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and childrenDiabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet InsuranceFamily & LifestylePaid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement LeaveMilitary Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits ContinuationEmployee Assistance ProgramPlanning for the UnexpectedShort and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismembermentVoluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverageEmergency Travel Assistance ProgramGroup legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. 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MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at . MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Keywords:
Environmental Management, Compliance, Project Permitting, Construction, Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Stormwater Management, Leadership, Risk Management, Environmental Compliance

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