SWCA Environmental Consultants

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About the opportunity: SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is one of the largest environmental compliance firms in the country and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We seek an Assistant Project Manager - Compliance in our national construction compliance team, based in Houston, TX. The candidate chosen to fill this position will assist with compliance efforts for preconstruction planning, construction, and post-construction operations and maintenance in the mining, transmission, power generation, and oil and gas markets. We seek a self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaborate with teams to manage our current compliance portfolio, write critical compliance reports, and help expand SWCA’s construction compliance market presence. This is a fully remote opportunity. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all of our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. Purpose: Our company’s purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story. What you will accomplish: • Assist our environmental compliance and project teams on a range of small to large infrastructure projects. • Provide professional regulatory and permitting guidance to external clients and internal team members. • Support regulatory/permit compliance communications between agencies, clients, and construction contractors. • Communicate effectively and proactively with diverse project stakeholders, including regulatory agents, field crews, trade workers, and third parties regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues. • Build new relationships and support the development of client capture plans. • Lead, manage, and/or support projects in southern Nevada and neighboring areas from start to finish. Projects will typically involve large, multi-faceted compliance initiatives, including associated processes, coordination, and deliverables. • Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards. Experience and qualifications for success: Required • A B.S. in engineering, environmental science, or related field • A minimum of two (2) years of related experience • Experience in mining, renewable energy generation and/or transmission, and/or oil and gas. • Experience in managing National Pollutant Discharge Eliminations System and state equivalent permits, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans. • Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word). Preferred • A minimum of three (3) years of related experience • A solution-driven attitude • Proven experience in building new relationships and developing client capture plans. • Project management experience in Nevada and/or nearby areas. • Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate in writing, verbally, and graphically. • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting laws and processes. • Ability to manage assigned responsibilities independently and proactively identify next steps. • Ability to exercise sound judgment within established project parameters. • Working knowledge of Smartsheet or similar project management tools. Why Work at SWCA: SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this Houston, TX-based position can expect an of $65,869.44/year to $82,904.64/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-NP1