HDR, INC. – SIOUX FALLS, SD
Environmental Compliance Manager
HDR is an architectural, engineering, planning and consulting firm that excels at complex projects and solving challenges for clients. More than 5,600 employee-owners, including architects, engineers, consultants, scientists, planners and construction managers, in over 130 locations worldwide, pool their strengths to provide solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms.
Position Description: Execute the environmental compliance program in support of the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) function for construction of 300 miles of new rail line in Wyoming and South Dakota, and rehabilitation of 600 miles of existing track in South Dakota and Minnesota.
This manager will be responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of the Compliance Program including permitting and agency coordination; conducting Phase I, II, III survey / treatment and collaborating closely with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) third party contractor to ensure compliance with NHPA Section 106 and the Programmatic Agreement with project cooperating agencies (16 of these); biological resources management (3 states and federal jurisdiction); wetland mitigation design and construction; construction mitigation design and implementation; providing input to the procurement process; construction monitoring; developing and operating an asset management system database and construction line book; and ensuring STB conditions compliance.
Administrative responsibilities include: development of program work plans and policy documents; implementing periodic updates to the Compliance Plan including task scheduling; preparing periodic updates to the staffing plan; recruiting staff and preparing contracts for sub-consulting services; monitoring earned value; as well as status reporting to GEC management including quarterly reporting to the STB.
Experience Required: MS in civil or bio-systems engineering, geography, environmental science, environmental planning, history, archaeology, or anthropology; excellent oral and written communication skills; 10+ years experience with a consulting firm. A BS in the appropriate discipline might be augmented by supplemental years of experience. Requires outstanding organizational and team building skills. Experience in managing a large team of environmental professionals (20 - 40 +) for major infrastructure construction projects is critical specifically including agency permitting and coordination (including cultural resources agencies), working directly with design engineers, and construction contractors. Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews, and management of sub-consultants and junior staff.
Apply Online: http://www.gojobs.com/seeker/aoframeset.asp?JobNum=1310667&JBID=1771
Employer JobCode: 070064. Applications must be received by March 15, 2007.