Project Environmental Manager

Requisition : 179650

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy District

Department: Environmental

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Kiewit is looking for a Project Environmental Manager who will lead and oversee the environmental management practices and permitting compliance of our construction operations. This role ensures compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements for the project while contributing to Kiewit’s dedication to corporate social responsibility.

This position can be based in our Westlake office and will require extensive travel across Texas. Candidates who are looking to work from home or unwilling to travel will not be considered.

• Lead the environmental compliance & permitting for construction operations.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Update environmental plans.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water quality, underwater noise, etc.).
• Identify wetland and sensitive environmental areas for protection and fencing in advance of construction activities.
• Maintain project data tracking requirements.
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training to staff at all levels.
• Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues.
• Coordinate with relevant crews on their work locations, material needs, quantities and invoices.
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings to avoid and minimize adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.
• Prepare project and company‑required reports and communicate environmental risks to project management.
• Attend field visits with client and regulatory agencies.
• Liaise with client providing design information, schedule details, quantities, etc., ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting and compliance issues.

• Minimum undergraduate degree in an environmental health or engineering field.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience managing design and construction environmental compliance for large‑scale construction projects (OGC or EPC experience ideal).
• Qualified Environmental Professional designation preferred.
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, ensuring that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who can work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations; conditions may vary.

We offer full‑time staff a comprehensive benefits package that includes top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.