Environmental Field Manager (Field Based)

Elko, NV 89801In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or BA degree preferred, or equivalent environmental inspection or monitoring experience, or minimum of 10 years relevant construction experience.
  • 6+ years of environmental inspection, monitoring, or permitting experience specific to linear or energy infrastructure projects, ideally in the western US.
  • Electric Transmission and BLM lands experience required.
  • Proven understanding of construction processes in energy sectors (pipelines, power lines, renewable sources).
  • Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills required.
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred, not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily environmental monitoring during construction phases.
  • Coordinate and communicate directly with construction contractors and project personnel.
  • Conduct environmental inspections of construction activities and oversee compliance reporting.
  • Walk and assess environmental conditions on-site to evaluate potential impacts from construction.
  • Serve as the primary contact for environmental compliance and oversee corrective actions as needed.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
ERM is hiring an Environmental Field Manager to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase of our client's transmission project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. This is a full-time (60-72 hours per week) limited-term role for a duration of 18 months, with the possibility of extension beginning in March 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manage the daily on-the-ground implementation of the environmental monitoring scope
  • Interact directly with the construction contractor and project-related personnel, including daily scheduling of monitoring support for the construction contractor's crews
  • Report to the client's representative on a daily basis
  • Track construction activities to forecast monitoring requirements
  • Oversee the daily assignments of individual biological and cultural monitors
  • Manage the timing of clearance surveys
  • Serve as the main point of contact for any field matters.
  • Conduct environmental training for construction personnel.
  • Conduct and oversee field inspections, conducting environmental inspections of construction activities, and field survey work as directed.
  • Verifying that the limits of authorized construction work areas and locations of access roads are properly marked before clearing;
  • Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials (with the BLM CIC on a daily basis), regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients, and other project members, and conducting required agency notifications.
  • Review and implement project documents and provide direction, support, and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.
  • Provide technical leadership, support and direction to field staff. This includes the coordination of daily Environmental Inspector and Resource Monitor schedules and conducting morning construction meetings.
  • Critically assess environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction.
  • Evaluate potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.
  • Oversee the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
  • Oversee and verify flagging and signage of waterbody and wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, or areas with special requirements within the construction work area.
  • Inspect and document compliance with a project's environmental requirements by overseeing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.
  • Identify, document, and oversee corrective actions as needed to bring an activity back into compliance.
  • Identifying erosion/sediment control and soil stabilization needs.
  • Participate in various construction meetings and planning meetings.
  • Prepare documentation to support requests for variances from environmental permits.
  • Evaluate restoration activities and conduct compaction testing as required.
  • Compliance with ERM's rigorous safety program.
  • Performing additional tasks as assigned or required.


REQUIREMENTS:

The role of an Environmental Field Manager requires meticulous oversight by highly skilled individuals stationed in the field throughout construction to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. ERM's onsite Environmental Field Manager will drive frequent, consistent communication among all parties. The Environmental Field Manager will maintain frequent communication with the CIC Monitoring Team and the contractor. The Environmental Field Manager will attend the daily construction meeting as needed. The daily construction meeting is critical for understanding the daily work plan, upcoming construction sequencing and schedule, and for providing an opportunity to review pertinent environmental requirements.

Qualifications of individuals to be considered will include:
  • BS or BA degree preferred, equivalent environmental inspection or monitoring experience, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant construction experience.
  • 6+ years of environmental inspection, monitoring, or permitting experience specific to linear and/or other energy infrastructure projects, with preference to western US project experience.
  • Electric Transmission experience required.
  • BLM lands experience required.
  • An understanding of construction (e.g., pipelines, power lines, compressor/pumping stations, gas storage fields, wind farms, solar facilities, offshore facilities) gained through field experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Proficient technical skills, including, but not limited to, experience using Microsoft Office programs and digital cameras.
  • Working knowledge of sub-meter accuracy GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography), as well as Field Maps and Survey123 applications
  • Knowledge of environmental sampling methods.
  • The ability to travel extensively and to work 40 to 70+ hours per week in a physically demanding position on temporary assignments - including living in remote areas of Nevada and Idaho.
  • Be physically fit and able to:
    • Walk/hike for up to 10 hours per day on possible uneven, steep, challenging terrain.
    • Be able to carry up to 10 pounds of equipment while walking/hiking.
    • Work in all weather conditions.
  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area in remote locations.


Pay Transparency:

For the Environmental Inspectors position, we anticipate the annual base pay of

$69,386-$102,301, $33.35/hr - $49.18/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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