Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager (Construction Projects)

Location:

Wausau, WI (office and project-site based)

Type:

Full-time, permanent

Overview:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading general contractor for heavy civil infrastructure projects, for a newly created Environmental Specialist role. This position is embedded within several complex utilities construction projects in the area. The role bridges the gap between environmental permitting requirements and real-world construction activity, ensuring strict compliance, coordination, and clear communication across field teams, consultants, and local agencies.

Primary Purpose:

An Environmental Specialist oversees all aspects of projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of projects. They are familiar with a variety of environmental concepts, practices, and procedures and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. They ensure clear, tactful, concise communication flows upwards and downwards throughout the organization and that projects are completed in a timely manner without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Interpret environmental permits and ensure alignment with construction scope and activities Monitor ongoing site compliance and proactively address gaps or deviations Coordinate with third-party permitting consultants and ensure clarity across all stakeholders Maintain documentation binders for real-time tracking of approvals and compliance Act as the main point of contact for permitting matters, including communication with local and federal authorities Support audits, inspections, and site walkthroughs Escalate risks and complex issues to the Environmental Manager as needed

Project Environment:

Major design-build utilities (fiberoptic, gas, electrical) projects in Wisconsin and nearby states Office-based with occasional travel (project-dependent) High-touch stakeholder environment with regular meetings, reviews, and coordination loops

Ideal Background & Experience:

2+ years in an environmental field and 1+ years of project management experience Experience in the utility and/or construction industry Soil Science, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related Earth Science bachelors degree or higher. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of diverse individuals Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, including prioritizing activities, enhancing efficiencies and being organized Experience using ESRI and ArcGIS programs

Additional Notes:

Reports to the Environmental Manager, with consistent support and collaboration This is a key role to facilitate environmental coordination and compliance for projects in the region

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance

Experience:

Public utility: 1 year (Preferred) Environmental compliance assessment: 2 years (Required) construction project management: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Wausau, WI 54403 (Required)

Work Location:

In person