Senior Environmental Compliance Manager

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver CO Atlas currently has over 3500 employees with offices throughout the US including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Manager to join our Redmond WA team! Come join us! The Senior Construction Environmental Compliance Manager leads and delivers environmental compliance services during design and construction for complex transportation and infrastructure projects with a strong emphasis on Sound Transit WSDOT and other Washington public-agency projects. This role is highly technical and field-focused responsible for ensuring contractor and agency compliance with environmental permits regulatory requirements and environmental commitments on heavy-civil design-build and progressive design-build projects. This position works closely with Sound Transit and WSDOT construction management teams resident engineers contractors and regulatory agencies to proactively manage environmental risk support construction schedules and resolve compliance challenges in real time.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage environmental compliance programs for Sound Transit WSDOT and local agency transportation projects.
• Interpret and implement environmental permits approvals and commitments for complex capital projects including:
  • Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401
  • ESA consultation and compliance
  • Critical Areas Ordinances and local permits
  • Fish-passage and mitigation requirements
  • Stormwater permits SWPPP development and erosion/sediment control
• Serve as the primary environmental point of contact during construction coordinating directly with Sound Transit and WSDOT staff contractors inspectors and regulators.
• Develop implement and manage Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) permit compliance matrices and environmental commitment tracking systems consistent with Sound Transit and WSDOT requirements.
• Conduct construction site inspections environmental compliance monitoring and environmental training for contractor and field staff.
• Support design-build and progressive design-build delivery by identifying environmental risks early advising construction teams and recommending practical field-ready solutions.
• Prepare compliance documentation inspection reports corrective action plans and agency correspondence.
• Lead coordination with regulatory agencies (e.g. USACE Ecology WDFW USFWS NMFS) during construction.
• Mentor junior environmental compliance staff and support field team development.
• Contribute to QA/QC processes and continuous improvement of environmental compliance workflows for Sound Transit and WSDOT projects.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree in environmental science biology ecology natural resources or related field.
• 10 years of experience in construction-phase environmental compliance preferably on WSDOT and Sound Transit transportation projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting heavy-civil rail roadway bridge and transit construction in Washington State.
• Relevant certifications such as CPESC PWS or similar preferred.

Technical requirements:

• Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Construction environmental compliance
  • Stormwater and erosion control
  • Wetlands and waters permitting
  • ESA compliance and biological monitoring
  • Fish passage and mitigation implementation
  • Contaminated media management
• Working knowledge of Sound Transit and WSDOT environmental requirements specifications and construction compliance expectations.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced construction environments and interface directly with contractors and agency staff.
• Strong communication documentation and coordination skills.

Compensation:

$120000 - $130000 annual salary.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs) voluntary employee-led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race) ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

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