Senior Environmental Specialist - Civil

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist 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.

Location: This position is based out of the Minneapolis, MN headquarters and requires travel to our project sites. Remote based candidates will be considered.

Travel: To project sites is required, flexibility to travel up to 50%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop site specific environmental plans and activities

Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings

Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

Develop and lead environmental training programs

Lead best management practices for environmental management

Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct work site environmental inspections

Collaborate with customers on regulatory reporting and documentation requirements

Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures

Communicate with various third parties including the customer’s environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives

Assist in the development company-wide Environmental Management support programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or related field

Significant experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)

Experience with endangered species, erosion prevention and sediment control, aquatic resources, spill prevention controls and countermeasures (SPCC), and other environmental risks

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

Minimum of eight years related experience

Current driver’s license

Based out of company headquarters in Minneapolis, MN (remotely located candidates will be considered).

A few benefits offered include:

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

Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $98,800 - $133,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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Please make note:

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.