Project Environmental Manager

Bechtel Portland, Jamaica

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Project Environmental Manager

Requisition ID: 295995

Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Portland, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Job Summary:

In this role, you will oversee preparation and implementation of a project Environmental Management Plan and supervise a team to support plan integration and execution. You will work with functional leads, evaluate performance trends, and provide technical guidance on mitigation measures. Your leadership will ensure protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities.

Major Responsibilities:

Supervises the Project’s environmental program, in compliance with Bechtel’s ESH Management System, and contract and regulatory requirements.
Ensures that environmental requirements are integrated in planning documents, design criteria, work plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents.
Works with other project-level functional leads (e.g., engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning) to integrate environmental aspects in their work activities.
Communicates with internal and external stakeholders on environmental requirements and actions, inclusive of project personnel, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
Identifies and oversees preparation and submittal of environmental permit applications, reviews and negotiates permit conditions with regulatory agencies, and tracks permit compliance and closeout. Prepares a project-specific Environmental Management Plan and mitigation plans (e.g., Stormwater Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention and Control, Waste Management, etc.)
Prepares and submits notifications and routine reports to regulatory agencies including reportable releases, chemical inventory reports, and waste reports. Emphasizes and uses risk assessment, data analysis, and Bechtel’s ESH Management System to aid environmental performance, corrective actions, and technical guidance.
Participates in ESH emergency preparedness planning, and investigates and helps resolve environmental incidents.
Prepares and maintains required documentation and conducts inspections, monitoring, and sampling to assess site conditions and compliance with contractual commitments, laws and regulations, environmental permits, and Bechtel requirements. Delivers training and awareness campaigns on environmental, sustainability, and regulatory compliance to the project’s workforce through various forums. Supervises and guides assigned environmental personnel, and participates in safety and health components of the ESH program.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Prior experience with environmental regulatory requirements, impact assessment, and mitigation practices for large-scale projects.
Technical skills, work experience, and knowledge of various environmental sciences applicable to the engineering and construction industry.
Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 Management System standards. Knowledge and experience with environmental mitigation practices (e.g., habitat protection, waste management, stormwater and erosion control, cultural resources).
Knowledge and experience in environmental permitting and regulatory approvals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and data management.
Able to traverse and work outdoors under various weather and site conditions.
Experience managing environmental subcontractors or consultants.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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