Lead Environmental Manager – Major Projects Group

Blattner

. Provide environmental compliance oversight and technical guidance across multiple concurrent major projects, including renewable, nuclear, and gas-fired generation facilities.

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $121,680 - $176,436 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance oversight and management for utility-scale power generation projects, including renewable, nuclear, and gas-fired facilities. Proficient in regulatory requirements, environmental audits, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and mitigate environmental risks.

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Environmental Compliance ManagementRegulatory Knowledge (NEPA, CWA, ESA, CAA)Project ManagementCollaboration with Environmental ConsultantsEnvironmental Audits and Inspections

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Hard Skills

Environmental ComplianceRegulatory InterpretationSWPPP DevelopmentSPCC PlanningEnvironmental Performance TrackingRoot Cause AnalysisEnvironmental Risk MitigationField AssessmentsEnvironmental TrainingCorrective Action Implementation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGIS Tools

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceEnvironmental EngineeringUtility-Scale Power GenerationRenewable EnergyNuclear EnergyGas GenerationEnvironmental Due DiligencePermitting StrategyEnvironmental ConsultantsMulti-Disciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide environmental compliance oversight and technical guidance across multiple concurrent major projects, including renewable, nuclear, and gas-fired generation facilities.
Direct and manage third-party environmental consultants and specialty subcontractors, including scope development, budget tracking, schedule management, and quality of deliverables.
Collaborate with Owner/developer environmental and development staff on permitting strategy, compliance obligations, and environmental risk mitigation from early development through construction closeout.
Review, interpret, and apply environmental permits and regulatory requirements, including NEPA documentation and federal, state, and local approvals.
Develop, implement, and monitor SWPPPs, SPCC plans, and other site-specific environmental compliance plans.
Conduct and oversee environmental compliance audits and site inspections; identify non-conformances and drive timely corrective action.
Serve as a primary point of contact with regulatory agencies including EPA, USACE, USFWS, and state environmental agencies.
Support pre-construction environmental due diligence, including desktop reviews, field assessments, and environmental constraints mapping.
Track, analyze, and report environmental performance metrics, incidents, and corrective actions to project and Major Projects Group leadership.
Deliver environmental training and guidance to project teams, craft supervision, and subcontractors.
Lead or support root cause analysis and lessons-learned reviews following environmental incidents or near-misses.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, including CWA, ESA, NHPA, CAA, NEPA, and RCRA.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive environmental compliance/management experience, with direct exposure to utility-scale power generation construction in renewable energy, nuclear, and/or gas generation projects.
Demonstrated experience managing environmental consultants and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and permitting processes, including NEPA, CWA/Section 404, ESA, NHPA/Section 106, CAA, SPCC, and SWPPP/NPDES requirements.
Proven experience collaborating directly with Owner/developer environmental and development staff on large capital projects.
Strong project management, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed (up to approximately 50%).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with GIS tools is a plus.
Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency; candidates must hold valid, independent work authorization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
401(k) with company match
HSA and FSA options
Dental and Vision insurance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Work/Life balance
Employee/Family focused culture
Gym on site
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