5-7 years of experience in environmental compliance or construction oversight
Strong knowledge of Washington State environmental regulations and stormwater compliance
Ability to interpret and communicate project permits and environmental plans
Proficient in documentation, report writing, and maintaining organized records
Experience collaborating with contractors and project teams
Comfortable working in field settings and traveling to various project sites
Excellent communication skills with a focus on stakeholder engagement
Responsibilities
Monitor field construction activities and relay environmental requirements to contractors
Coordinate with EPC on compliance status and address emerging environmental concerns
Ensure adherence to Washington State and federal environmental regulations and permits
Implement Section 106 requirements in collaboration with cultural resource specialists
Complete and submit necessary project and compliance documentation on time
Participate in project meetings, providing updates on environmental compliance
Prepare weekly reports detailing compliance observations and upcoming requirements
Benefits
Opportunity to make a direct impact on large-scale energy projects
Work in a dynamic field environment across various project sites
Collaborative work culture with diverse project teams
Engagement with environmental and cultural resource specialists
Potential for professional growth in environmental compliance and construction management
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Environmental Construction Manager (ECM) to support environmental compliance during construction of utility-scale energy projects. In this role, you will work with AKS, the EPC contractor, and project teams to monitor field activities and help ensure project requirements are understood, followed, and documented. Your work will support compliance with applicable environmental and cultural resource requirements, including stormwater controls and, where applicable, Section 106. If you are comfortable in the field, communicate clearly, and keep thorough records, this role offers a direct impact on project execution. This position is based in Washington State and requires working onsite 100% of the time at project locations throughout the state, depending on project assignments. If you are comfortable in the field, communicate clearly, and keep thorough records, this role offers a direct impact on project execution. What You'll Do
Monitor construction activities in the field and communicate environmental requirements to the EPC contractor and project teams.
Coordinate regularly with EPS on the EPC's compliance status, field observations, emerging concerns, and corrective actions.
Support compliance with applicable Washington State and federal requirements, permits, plans, and project commitments, including stormwater, cultural resources, paleontological resources, and archaeological resources.
Support implementation of Section 106 requirements when applicable to the project, coordinating with EPS and qualified cultural resource specialists as needed.
Complete applicable project, permit, agency, and self-reporting forms, and submit documentation within required timelines.
Attend regular project meetings, provide agenda updates on environmental requirements, and follow up on open items.
Prepare weekly reports covering field activities, compliance observations, issues, corrective actions, and upcoming requirements.
Maintain organized supporting records, including inspection documentation, photographs, correspondence, and other audit materials.
Support audits and compliance reporting by gathering records, responding to information requests, and tracking resulting actions.
Promptly communicate environmental concerns and potential noncompliance through established project channels and follow corrective actions through resolution.
Who You Are
Experienced in environmental compliance, environmental inspection, or construction oversight on active construction projects.
Familiar with Washington State environmental requirements and construction-phase practices, including stormwater compliance and cultural resource procedures.
Able to understand project permits, environmental plans, and commitments and communicate requirements clearly to field teams.
Skilled at completing forms, writing reports, and maintaining accurate, organized documentation.
Comfortable working collaboratively with EPS, EPC contractors, project leadership, and technical specialists.
Able to work in the field and travel to project sites as project needs require.
A clear communicator who follows through on issues and keeps stakeholders informed.
Nice to Have
Experience supporting environmental compliance on utility-scale energy, infrastructure, or other large construction projects.
Familiarity with Section 106 coordination and cultural resource monitoring.
Experience supporting environmental audits, agency reporting, or self-reporting.
Relevant environmental, construction, or safety training and certifications.
