Environmental Manager

Job Overview

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country and a people‑first company. We are committed to giving our team members the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. We’re looking for an Environmental Manager to manage a company‑wide environmental compliance program, reduce company environmental risk, and position the company as a good neighbor and environmentally conscious community member.

• BA/BS in Environmental Management or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in management of environmental programs for industry, a regulatory government agency, a similar organization, or significant industry experience with a strong environmental focus.
• Experience writing environmental and scientific reports.
• Experience speaking in a public setting.

• Experience in environmental programs for general industry.
• Experience in a government regulatory agency.

• Overall management of company environmental and land use permitting and compliance.
• Ensure EPA, state, and local environmental regulatory compliance.
• Work with operations to design and implement mine plans that maximize resource value while protecting the environment.
• Provide leadership, training, and inspections of company operations to assure compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Establish good public relations to build and maintain a “good neighbor” rapport with the public and local government units.
• Manage Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure program.
• Keep abreast of current and changing state/EPA regulations impacting company operations.
• Implement annual training on regulations, compliance practices, company policy, and common‑sense approaches to environmental protection.
• Work closely with team members to create operational plans in support of land use permit requests.
• Prepare for and participate in public hearings regarding land‑use requests with local governments or decision‑making bodies.
• Sign all land‑use permit applications on behalf of the company.
• Manage company properties owned and leased.
• Maintain properties within the company’s Managing Aggregate Resources System (MARS).
• Participate in due‑diligence activities for new properties, owned and leased.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Timely and regular attendance is essential.

• Excellent interpersonal, management, and strategic organization skills; ability to work productively with a wide variety of personnel in other roles.
• Ability to adapt and respond to difficult questions and issues.
• Ability to use tact and professionalism, including in times of extreme stress.
• Excellent computer, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Because of the nature of work at Knife River, the person in this position may be expected to work any shift and at various locations based on company needs. Duties of the position may change at any time and may not be identified in this job description. The content of the job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

It is not intended to be construed as a contract or an all inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills and abilities required of all personnel so classified.

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Three Medical Plans with generous employer contributions and funding
• Health Savings Account
• Prescription Card
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement
• Company‑Paid Long Term Disability Income Replacement