Senior Construction Environmental Specialist - SolarSenior Construction Environmental Specialis

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to join our Solar group to provide support for environmental management efforts. In this role, you will review environmental documentation and advise on environmental matters. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment. Your ability to work well in a team and collaborate is vital to your success.

Do you have environmental compliance experience identifying and disposing of hazardous waste, and managing & preventing contamination of soil, water, and air? This role involves developing and implementing environmental programs at Mortenson’s solar project worksites.

Must be open to any location in the continental United States.

This is a regional position that will be supporting projects in a specified area. Preference for candidates located in AZ, TX, or NM. This is a 100% travel position. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project.

• Develop and implement the environmental program at each work site.
• Partner with the project management team in developing and executing site specific environmental plans and activities.
• Lead the project planning and environmental risk analysis.
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors.
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for environmental concerns; support with implementation of policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Develop and lead environmental orientation and training programs.
• Support in the development of company-wide environmental management support programs.
• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
• Lead and conduct work site environmental inspections.
• Record, monitor, and analyze environmental statistics.
• Document and track all environmental violations, non-compliance conditions, etc.; conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses.
• Conduct or assist with incident analysis and response.
• Collaborate with customers on regulatory (Federal, State, Provincial, and Local) reporting and documentation requirements.

Provide resource of environmental related information.

• Identify, evaluate and provide solutions for environmental risks.
• Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, US EPA, ASTM, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Serve as resource for environmental issues or concerns for all project team members; support and/or chair environmental meetings.

Collaborate with various third parties including the customer’s environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives, insurance representatives, etc.

Accompany environmental, health and safety, insurance and regulatory personnel on work site tours.

Ensure maintenance and inspection of environmental equipment.

Support the Project Manager with the management of the environmental budget allocated for project.

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience managing hazardous waste and contamination compliance.
• Experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP).
• Experience with endangered species, erosion prevention and sediment control.
• Experience with natural gas or oil is preferred.
• Deep understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organization and self-direction skills with the ability to collaborate in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to communicate with consultants and governmental agencies.
• Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word).
• Proficient with reviewing designs.
• Current driver’s license.
• 100% travel required.

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no…