Safety - Environmental Compliance Specialist

Holder Construction
Richmond, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with environmental compliance experience working in construction projects, particularly those with proficiency in GIS/ArcGIS and a background in environmental science or related fields.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a bachelor's degree and field experience in environmental compliance for construction projects
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Wetland Science, or a related field.”
  • Individuals who can interpret construction plans and manage regulatory documentation independently
    — “Ability to interpret construction plans, environmental permits, and regulatory requirements to monitor construction activities for compliance.”
  • Professionals with a track record of coordinating with regulatory agencies and project stakeholders
    — “Experience coordinating directly with environmental regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.”

Things to consider

  • Full-time in-person commitment is required, with no remote flexibility indicated
    — “This is a full-time, in-person position.”
  • Substance abuse testing and background checks are mandatory prerequisites
    — “Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight field sampling and inspection experience on your resume and in interviews
    — “Experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, field investigations, and soil, groundwater, surface water, or stormwater sampling.”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage compliance documentation and records
    — “Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience preparing, maintaining, and analyzing environmental compliance records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.”
  • Showcase your knowledge of SWPPP, erosion control, and SPCC requirements in your application materials
    — “Working knowledge of SWPPP implementation, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, SPCC requirements, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to use GIS/ArcGIS for environmental compliance mapping and reporting
    — “Utilize GIS/ArcGIS and environmental databases to support compliance tracking, mapping, environmental data analysis, and reporting.”
  • Mention any relevant certifications like CESSWI, CPESC, or CHMM in your resume or cover letter
    — “Professional certifications such as CESSWI, CPESC, CHMM, ENV SP, CISEC, OSHA 30-Hour Construction, or similar certifications.”
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What success looks like

  • Conducting successful environmental compliance inspections
  • Supporting SPCC compliance
  • Maintaining environmental records
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Wetland Science, or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Swppp ImplementationErosion And Sediment ControlStormwater ManagementHazardous Waste ManagementEnvironmental PermittingGis/arcgisEnvironmental Compliance InspectionsConstruction Plans Interpretation

Preferred

Spanish

Stack & domain

Swppp ImplementationErosion And Sediment ControlStormwater ManagementSPCC RequirementsHazardous Waste ManagementEnvironmental PermittingGis/arcgisMicrosoft ExcelOrganizationalCommunicationTechnical WritingProblem-solvingCollaborationCesswiCpescCHMMENV SPCisecOSHA 30-hour ConstructionConstructionInfrastructureIndustrialEnergyTransportation

About the role

Original posting from Holder Construction via Greenhouse

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our Safety team on our project in Richmond, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct SWPPP, erosion and sediment control, and environmental compliance inspections on active construction projects.

Support SPCC compliance, spill prevention and response, and environmental incident reporting.

Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and stormwater samples and coordinate laboratory analysis as needed.

Support the management of hazardous waste, universal waste, and other regulated materials in accordance with applicable regulations.

Monitor construction activities for compliance with environmental permits, plans, regulations, and project commitments.

Maintain environmental records, inspection reports, permits, corrective action logs, and other compliance documentation.

Utilize GIS/ArcGIS and environmental databases to support compliance tracking, mapping, environmental data analysis, and reporting.

Support waterway, wetland, natural resource protection, sustainability, and environmental stewardship initiatives associated with construction activities.

Coordinate with project teams, trade partners, clients, and regulatory agencies to address environmental concerns and implement corrective actions.

Assist with environmental training, audits, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Wetland Science, or a related field.

Two or more years of environmental compliance experience supporting construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, transportation, or similar projects.

Working knowledge of SWPPP implementation, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, SPCC requirements, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting.

Experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, field investigations, and soil, groundwater, surface water, or stormwater sampling.

Knowledge of wetland ecology, stream protection measures, natural resource management, and environmental resource protection during construction.

Ability to interpret construction plans, environmental permits, and regulatory requirements to monitor construction activities for compliance.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience preparing, maintaining, and analyzing environmental compliance records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.

Strong organizational, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project teams, trade partners, clients, and regulatory representatives.

Preferred:

Experience with GIS/ArcGIS, Bluebeam, environmental databases, and technical data reporting.

Experience coordinating directly with environmental regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.

Professional certifications such as CESSWI, CPESC, CHMM, ENV SP, CISEC, OSHA 30-Hour Construction, or similar certifications.

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Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

​Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

Source: Holder Construction careers (Greenhouse)

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