Environmental Manager
Requisition ID: 291003
- Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
- Work Location: Various Work Locations USA
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Project Overview:
Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industry’s toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.
Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH). ESH teams are comprised of three distinct disciplines that support our ESH Management System and processes at project sites and offices. These teams include environmental scientists, safety specialists, and industrial hygiene scientists, and medical and emergency response personnel. Collectively, they provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management.
An opportunity exists to work within the ESH team at various locations across the United States.
Job Summary:
The Project Environmental Lead develops and implements the environmental part of an ESH program, handling both administrative and field tasks in line with industry standards and Bechtel requirements. The role applies biology, ecology, chemistry, social sciences, and related fields to manage a construction project's environmental aspects, reports to the Project ESH Manager, and may supervise environmental scientists.
Work requires physical ability for field inspections, including walking on construction sites in extreme heat or humidity, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights or on uneven surfaces, and entering confined spaces. Must be able to wear assigned PPE (e.g., harness, life vest, gloves, etc.). #LI-AM3
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”
Major Responsibilities:
- Supervises an environmental services program, or a major component of it, inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
- Supervises assigned environmental personnel and provides guidance on their work activities.
- Provides technical support within ESH teams and to Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Startup, Operations, Legal, Contracts, Procurement, Management, and other functions regarding ESH program execution.
- Ensures that environmental requirements are integrated within bid proposals, planning documents, design criteria, construction and commissioning plans, schedules, and subcontract documents.
- Prepares, or helps prepare, Environmental Management Plans and associated plans, and awareness and training programs, in compliance with Bechtel standards, the ESH Management System, and contract and regulatory requirements.
- Emphasizes and uses risk assessment, data analysis, and Bechtel’s ESH Management System to help track and achieve continual improvement.
- Prepares technical and regulatory reports, reviews and performs environmental assessments and studies, researches issues to support ESH program execution, and evaluates data and performance trends.
- Participates in ESH emergency preparedness planning and confirms investigation and resolution of environmental incidents.
- Conducts inspections, monitoring, and sampling to assess compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permits, and Bechtel requirements.
- Identifies and oversees preparation and submittal of environmental permit applications, reviews and negotiates permit conditions with regulatory agencies, tracks permit compliance and closeout, and guides implementation of project-specific mitigation plans.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Specialized technical skills, knowledge, and understanding within an applicable environmental discipline.
- Ability to complete assignments involving an array of scientific, environmental, and social issues requiring independent judgment and experience in the application of environmental methods and plans.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
- Prior work experience related to applicable environmental sciences, regulatory requirements, and impact assessment on construction projects.
- Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various project site and weather conditions.
- Ability to work full time on site and support various work shifts, as needed.
- Valid driver’s license.
Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 Management System standards, and internal auditor certification for ISO 14001.
- Broad technical knowledge, science skills, and technical writing abilities.
- Knowledge and experience with environmental impact assessment and mitigation strategies.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
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