Environmental Lead Monitor

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Stantec is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Environmental Lead Monitor to support a high-volume environmental services program for a large utility client by providing in‑field and desktop support for a team of over 200 field staff.

Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience adhering to and enforcing standard operating procedures, managing challenging interactions, and adapting to a dynamic work environment.

• Provide in‑field mentorship to field staff to ensure consistency and compliance with client expectations, evaluate quality of staff performance, and address any performance concerns.
• Serve as primary point of contact between field staff and the client, including, but not limited to, escalating issues related to safety, environmental compliance, and contract‑mandated notifications.
• Follow procedural guidance to resolve issues that arise and provide clarification of resource project requirements.
• Assist with field work such as pre‑construction resource surveys and construction monitoring, including the preparation of associated reporting.
• Provide desktop support by synthesizing data from multiple sources, updating databases and spreadsheets, and sending email communications.
• Professionally communicate (written and verbal) with Stantec staff and managers, clients, subconsultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Stantec staff, subconsultants, and client staff to complete work assignments according to standard workflow processes.
• Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective, safe, and efficient manner.
• Maintain Stantec’s high standard of safety, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Regular day travel (field visits) will be required within southern California.

• 2 years of experience conducting monitoring, surveys, reporting, or permitting in Southern California.
• Knowledge and familiarity with environmental resource data gathering and collection using GPS and GIS tools.
• Strong attention to detail, and excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Adept at handling complex and challenging interactions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and team‑oriented setting.
• Demonstrate good judgement as to when to elevate potential issues to team leads/managers.
• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships.
• Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), and Google Earth.
• Ability to learn new software systems (training will be provided).
• Willingness to work outside of typical business hours when needed.
• Candidates must pass client background check to access online systems (upon employment).
• Comply with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti‑harassment, and drug use.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver’s License.
• Familiarity with utilities O&M work is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in Southern California.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or…