Environmental Manager

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the President, the Environmental Manager is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive environmental compliance program. In this role, the Environmental Manager will be responsible for the development and monitoring of CUP’s and land use permits. This role will work across all internal companies to ensure effective environmental investigations, data analysis, monitoring and reporting of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and Sully-Miller’s policies and procedures. The Environmental Manager will understand compliance as it relates to environmental hazards such as management of hazardous wastes and materials, environmental remediation, air quality, etc. The ideal candidate will be an analytical self-starter who can work independently and in teams and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment. This position is part of the senior management team and requires a high level of interaction and collaboration with multiple State and Local agencies such as AQMD as well as internal programs under the direction of Colas USA.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and support the development, planning implementation and maintenance of Company environmental policies
• Prepare, maintain and update environmental policy and procedures
• Ensure and monitor compliance with all environmental regulations
• Obtain and maintain environmental / land use permits and programs
• Develop, implement and track the progress of programs for the control and reduction of environmental matters
• Evaluate, advise and stay current with emerging environmental regulations or compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about requirements, policies, and impacts to our operations
• Serve as a technical consultant/subject matter expert for environmental questions, concerns and compliance issues. This includes performing any necessary research and providing solutions in a written or verbal format and serving as a consultant on complex investigations
• Represent the company before government agencies in environmental matters
• Participate in workshops for new and updating Environmental Regulations
• Oversee the preparation and timely submittal of environmental reporting and permitting requirements
• Lead company compliance with Colas Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility programs
• Train employees on Environmental updates and regulations
• Responsible for complete management of Environmental Department, including an Environmental Coordinator

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree from an accredited college/university in environmental or related engineering or science discipline
• Must have experience with Aggregate permitting and operations
• Must have experience with Asphalt Plant permitting and operations
• Familiarity and understanding of SMARA (Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975)

Skills

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Local, State (CA) and Federal environmental regulations and compliance
• Knowledgeable in industrial plants sites, construction jobsites, inert landfills, mining and reclamation sites
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to analyze complex information
• Advanced skill using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint