Environmental Compliance Monitor

Location: Saint Paul

The Environmental Compliance Monitor provides field-based environmental compliance monitoring and inspection services on active construction projects. This role supports construction phase environmental compliance by conducting site inspections, documenting conditions, identifying noncompliance, and coordinating corrective actions in accordance with applicable permits, plans, and regulatory requirements.

The position is primarily field based and requires regular travel to construction sites, including extended stays out of town. Environmental Compliance Monitors work under the direction of a team leader or project manager to support regulatory requirements through consistent, high-quality field observations and reporting. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic person with strong communication skills.

This role requires a working knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and the ability to apply established procedures and project-specific requirements in the field. Expectations are to perform assigned tasks independently under general instruction, exercise sound judgment in identifying and documenting typical compliance issues, and escalate more complex, unusual, or higher-risk issues to project leadership for direction.

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Key Responsibilities

- Field Monitoring & Inspection
- Conduct environmental compliance inspections on active construction sites to identify and document issues related to stormwater management; erosion and sediment control; wetlands, waterways, and other regulated resources; as well as compliance concerns involving threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, required buffers, and tree preservation.

- Conduct environmental compliance inspections for additional permit and plan requirements, as applicable to the project, including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans; air quality permit conditions and fugitive dust controls; construction related noise requirements; and other environmental compliance obligations identified in project documents or permits.

- Apply working knowledge of environmental permits, plans, and standard practices to assess field conditions and determine compliance; exercise some independent judgement in the field, escalating more complex interpretations, permit deviations, or non-routine conditions to project leadership.

- Verify compliance with project specific permits, plans, and environmental requirements, including SWPPPs, mitigation plans, and construction drawings.

- Monitor construction activities to ensure impacts to regulated resources comply with permit requirements.

- Verify that restoration methods and seed mixes used on projects for wetlands, agricultural land, and other areas requiring restoration conform to the requirements of the project.

- Verify that areas of disturbance conform to the project requirements, and sensitive areas are not adversely impacted during construction activities, including monitoring to prevent over-clearing.

- Documentation & Reporting
- Document site conditions through written field notes, photographs, and inspection reports using project‑specific formats and electronic data collection tools.

- Identify, document, and track instances of non‑compliance and communicate findings to team leaders, project managers, and construction personnel.

- Assist with preparation of routine inspection reports and regulatory documentation as required.

- Review and prepare construction specific mitigation plans, depending on project requirements.

- Coordination & Communication
- Work directly with contractors and construction personnel in the field to communicate environmental requirements and support timely corrective actions.

- Coordinate with project team members to address field issues and clarify permit or plan requirements.

- Perform day-to-day field coordination and communication under moderate supervision, following established procedures and general direction, with access to project leadership for guidance on complex or sensitive issues.

- Safety & Compliance Culture
- Actively support and follow all health, safety, and environmental (HSSE) requirements, including…