What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Manager position at Wilson Construction Co.?
Environmental Manager – California
Wilson Construction Company specializes in the design and construction of vital electric utility infrastructure needed by power providers across the United States and beyond. We provide infinite solutions and exceptional results for our satisfied clients through a collaborative team environment. Wilson has worked on projects across the United States and in Canada, American Samoa, and Indonesia.
We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Manager for our California operations. Our Environmental Department specializes in environmental permitting and compliance management as it relates to the electrical utility construction industry. Our team brings expertise to construction projects in the areas of permitting, onsite inspection and monitoring, erosion and sediment control implementation, mitigation planning, restoration and revegetation, and environmental training.
The Environmental Manager is responsible for managing permitting and compliance efforts across our California operations. These duties may include but are not limited to estimating environmental costs of construction projects, managing environmental resources to support construction projects, coordinating and planning with project teams to facilitate construction progress, ensuring implementation of project environmental requirements, training/mentoring new hires, and compliance of environmental regulations for our facilities. This position may also include time spent in the field at job sites. Desired applicants will have considerable experience with all aspects of environmental permitting, including CWA, RHA, ESA, Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, etc. Candidate must be highly motivated, client-focused, and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidates must also be willing to travel as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications required.
Location Requirements:
- This position can be based in either Corona, CA or El Dorado Hills/Rancho Cordova, CA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage environmental staff and subcontractors.
- Ensures Company and project compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits.
- Leads environmental bids/estimating, permitting processes, and mitigation strategies during project bidding, planning, and execution.
- Prepares and submits required environmental reports, permits, notices, and documentation to agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Develops environmental training programs for project teams as needed.
- Supports investigation and response to environmental incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Identifies opportunities to improve environmental performance and integrate sustainable practices into operations.
- Availability to travel to projects as needed.
- Availability to spend extended periods of time at project locations distant from the office.
- Coordination and communication with the Environmental Department in Canby, Oregon.
- Interaction and effective communication with all levels of Project Management staff, field superintendents, clients, and vendors.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with proven environmental permitting experience; graduate degree preferred.
- 7 years of experience with client account management experience.
- CPESC, QSD, and QSP certifications preferred.
- Experience in the full spectrum of client service, starting with positioning activities, proposal development, and delivery of project designs.
- Must have considerable knowledge and/or experience in environmental permitting or compliance, including CWA, RHA, ESA, Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, etc. California experience preferred.
- Exceptional technical skills and experience managing environmental permitting and compliance projects in the electrical utility industry.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and personality types.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Must be able to work outside and travel, as necessary.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off and holiday pay.
Wilson Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Smoke & drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer and random drug tests, including marijuana.
To apply, please submit your cover letter & resume via our website through the Opportunities page: www.wilsonconst.com
