Regional Environmental Lead - Construction

Position: 2026: Regional Environmental Lead - Construction
Requisition

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Environmental

Department:
Environmental

Market:
Corporate Home Office

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding an Environmental Manager to lead and oversee the environmental management practices/permitting compliance of our construction projects in the midwest region of the US and Canada. You will play a critical role in construction, by ensuring that environmental regulations are followed and sustainability goals are met. Your work helps to minimiz the ecological footprint of construction activities while keeping projects compliant and efficient.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety focused construction professionals to get it done right. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world.

With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success! We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

Location

This position will be based in the Lenexa, KS or Omaha, NE office requiring travel as needed, approximately 40% - 60% of the time, to construction project locations around the Midwest US.

Responsibilities

* Be a Subject Matter Expert for the Midwest Region of US and lead the environmental compliance & permitting for the construction operations for assigned projects and clients in the midwestern region.

* Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.

* Help develop and implement environmental plans.

* Oversee and review field inspections and monitoring protocols.

* Ensure project permits, licenses, plans and contract commitments are up-to-date and tracked.

* Maintain project data tracking requirements, report on environmental project status. •     Communicate environmental costs at the project level.

* Develop and conduct environmental training across various levels within the company.

* Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues for assigned projects and clients.

* Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities. Ensure all necessary permits are in place.

* Assist projects and facilities with maintaining environmental records.

* Conduct site visits to provide technical environmental support for projects and facilities.

* Attend field visits with Client and regulatory agencies as required.

* Liaise with the client providing them design information, schedule details, quantities etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting and compliance issues.

Qualifications

* Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental or engineering related field.

* Minimum 7+ years' experience leading environmental compliance for large scale construction projects is required, performing functions as outlined above. Experience doing so for EPC projects is preferred.

* Certifications in stormwater management, corrosion and sediment control, remediation, and/or Qualified Environmental Professional designation is preferred.

* Working knowledge of State and Federal environmental legislations.

* Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.

* Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.

* Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

* Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.

* Able to travel as necessary to project sites and to client and Kiewit offices.

* Team player with the ability to work independently to meet…