Requisition ID: 173316
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Environmental
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an opening for a seasoned and dynamic Senior Environmental Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience working on complex transportation-related environmental planning projects in California, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, and/or Washington and with agencies such as state DOTs, FHWA, FRA, FTA, FAA, USACE, FERC, etc. Work will occur in other states. The successful candidate will have proven experience in project management and subconsultant management. The person in this position will work with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams comprised of internal peers, clients, and subconsultants.
District Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.
Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
This position is based in our Lone Tree, CO office
Responsibilities
• Reviewing environmental documents, RFPs and other documents.
• Leading a team in the preparation of scope, schedule, and budget for technical proposals.
• Collaborating with schedulers to include environmental and permitting requirements in the overall project schedule.
• Collaborating with estimators to include environmental costs in proposal budgets.
• Leading environmental planning and permitting processes and document preparation for infrastructure projects.
• Serving as technical lead for a variety of infrastructure projects during conceptual planning and design through environmental approvals and permitting for construction.
• Developing documents that meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and Section 404/401 of the Clean Water Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Collaborating with transportation planning, engineering, urban design/landscape design, and other disciplines as needed.
• Performing quality reviews of deliverables to client requirements to ensure high-quality products are produced on time and budget.
• Coordinating with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel on a regular basis.
• Preparing for and conducting public and agency involvement activities.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with various levels of agency personnel.
• Providing guidance and support to less experienced staff on technical and professional issues.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or Engineering
• 20+ years in progressively more complex environmental planning roles.
• Mastery of Microsoft 365 products to perform assigned tasks.
• ESRI ArcGIS skills a plus but not required.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and delegation skills.
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation: $135,000/yr - $180,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
