Environmental Manager

Overview

Environmental Manager – California

Wilson Construction Company specializes in the design and construction of vital electric utility infrastructure needed by power providers across the United States and beyond. We provide solutions and results for our clients through a collaborative team environment. Wilson has worked on projects across the United States and in Canada, American Samoa, and Indonesia.

We have an opening for an Environmental Manager for our California operations. Our Environmental Department focuses on environmental permitting and compliance management related to the electrical utility construction industry. The team brings expertise in permitting, onsite inspection and monitoring, erosion and sediment control, mitigation planning, restoration and revegetation, and environmental training.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for managing permitting and compliance efforts across our California operations. Responsibilities may include estimating environmental costs of construction projects, managing environmental resources to support construction, coordinating with project teams to facilitate progress, ensuring implementation of project environmental requirements, training new hires, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for our facilities. The role may also involve time spent in the field at job sites.

Desired applicants will have significant experience with environmental permitting, including CWA, RHA, ESA, Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, etc. Candidate must be highly motivated, client-focused, and able to work in a professional, team-oriented environment. Travel may be required. Excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office, are required.

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This position can be based in either Corona, CA or El Dorado Hills/Rancho Cordova, CA.

• Manage environmental staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure Company and project compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits.
• Lead environmental bids/estimating, permitting processes, and mitigation strategies during project bidding, planning, and execution.
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports, permits, notices, and documentation to agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Develop environmental training programs for project teams as needed.
• Support investigation and response to environmental incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and integrate sustainable practices into operations.
• Travel to projects as needed and willingness to spend extended periods at project locations distant from the office.
• Coordinate and communicate with the Environmental Department in Canby, Oregon.
• Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of Project Management staff, field superintendents, clients, and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with proven environmental permitting experience; graduate degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience with client account management experience.
• CPESC, QSD, and QSP certifications preferred.
• Experience in the full spectrum of client service, including positioning activities, proposal development, and delivery of project designs.
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience in environmental permitting or compliance, including CWA, RHA, ESA, Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, etc.;
  California experience preferred.
• Exceptional technical skills and experience managing environmental permitting and compliance projects in the electrical utility industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and diverse personality types.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel as necessary.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off and holiday pay.

Wilson Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Smoke & drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer and random drug tests, including marijuana.

To apply, please submit your cover letter & resume via our website through the Opportunities page: