Northwest Environmental Manager

At Knife River we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success. We are one of the nations largest construction materials producers and contractors and our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.

The Northwest Environmental Manager is an experienced program leader responsible for environmental permitting compliance risk management and continuous improvement across aggregate mining and processing facilities concrete batch plants asphalt plants fuel storage systems and related construction materials operations throughout Oregon and Washington. This position advances and administers a consistent environmental program; provides technical and regulatory guidance to operations and leadership; manages agency relationships consultants schedules and budgets; and verifies that facilities obtain and maintain required authorizations. The manager translates complex regulatory obligations into practical operating requirements while supporting responsible resource development operational continuity and timely project delivery.

Job Summary:

• Lead the Oregon/Washington environmental compliance program for active operations development projects acquisitions expansions and closures.
• Reinforce program standards procedures compliance calendars inspection protocols document-control practices and management reporting.
• Maintain a consolidated inventory of facilities permits regulatory commitments monitoring obligations reporting deadlines and corrective actions.
• Advise operational and executive leadership on environmental risk permitting strategy project sequencing agency expectations and potential business impacts.
• Develop annual program plans and budgets; procure and manage environmental consultants laboratories contractors and outside technical specialists.
• Track regulatory developments and evaluate their operational implications; coordinate implementation of new or revised requirements.

Permitting and Agency Coordination:

• Lead preparation submittal renewal modification transfer and closure of environmental permits and approvals.
• Manage environmental quality permits and compliance including industrial stormwater coverage under the applicable 1200-series permits Water Pollution Control Facilities permits for process water and related discharges air quality permits and other applicable water quality or waste authorizations.
• Direct federal Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Section 401 water quality certification with the appropriate certifying authority.
• Manage removal-fill authorizations jurisdictional coordination mitigation requirements and associated compliance documentation.
• Serve as a primary environmental contact with DEQ DSL DNR the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers local jurisdictions tribes and other agencies as applicable.
• Develop permitting strategies scopes schedules and status reports for complex or controversial projects.

Operational Compliance and Assurance:

• Oversee stormwater pollution control inspections sampling monitoring corrective actions and required reporting for aggregate concrete asphalt maintenance and support facilities.
• Oversee process-water management systems including settling ponds treatment and recycling systems discharge controls monitoring recordkeeping and compliance with applicable WPCF 1000-series permits or facility-specific WPCF permits.
• Evaluate and support compliance for aboveground and underground fuel tanks secondary containment spill prevention and response fueling operations used oil and petroleum product management.
• Maintain or oversee hazardous materials inventories safety data sheet coordination chemical reporting storage compatibility labeling inspections and applicable emergency planning and community right-to-know reporting.
• Conduct and document facility inspections compliance audits and management reviews; identify root causes and ensure corrective and preventive actions are assigned tracked and closed.
• Lead or support response to spills unauthorized discharges exceedances complaints agency inquiries notices of violation and other environmental incidents.
• Coordinate environmental due diligence and integration for acquisitions divestitures leased properties and new sites.

Water Resources Technical Review and Training:

• Coordinate wetland and waters delineations jurisdictional determinations avoidance and minimization analyses alternatives evaluations compensatory mitigation construction compliance and post-construction monitoring.
• Review technical work products such as sampling plans stormwater control designs process-water evaluations hydrogeologic studies spill plans reclamation plans permit applications and compliance reports.
• Partner with engineering mine planning land use legal real estate safety and operations teams to integrate environmental requirements into site design and operating plans.
• Develop and deliver practical training for managers supervisors equipment operators maintenance personnel and environmental coordinators.
• Coach site personnel to strengthen ownership inspection quality recordkeeping escalation and timely corrective action.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in environmental science environmental engineering geology hydrology natural resources chemistry civil engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional environmental experience including substantial program management permitting and compliance responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction materials aggregate mining and processing concrete batch plants asphalt plants heavy industrial operations or a closely related industry.
• Working knowledge of Oregon and Washington environmental regulatory programs and direct experience interacting with DEQ DSL DNR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial stormwater process water petroleum storage and spill prevention hazardous materials management and Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401.
• Experience managing multiple facilities permits projects consultants budgets and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret permits statutes rules technical reports plans and agency correspondence and convert requirements into clear operational actions.
• Strong technical writing verbal communication negotiation facilitation documentation and presentation skills.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel regularly to operating locations and project sites throughout Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant technical or management discipline.
• Professional registration or certification such as Professional Engineer Registered Geologist Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or Project Management Professional.
• Experience with air quality permitting and compliance for crushers asphalt plants concrete plants combustion equipment and related emission sources.
• Experience leading agency negotiations complex permit amendments enforcement response environmental due diligence reclamation and mitigation projects.

Core Competencies:

• Environmental program strategy and execution
• Regulatory interpretation and permitting judgment
• Operational risk assessment and practical problem-solving
• Project consultant budget and schedule management
• Agency and stakeholder relationship management
• Influence across decentralized and multidisciplinary teams
• Clear defensible technical documentation
• Accountability discretion and sound professional judgment

Work Environmental and Physical Requirements:

This position operates in both office and field environments. Fieldwork may occur around active mines processing plants concrete and asphalt facilities heavy equipment uneven terrain water-management structures fuels chemicals dust noise heat cold and inclement weather. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment walk active sites climb stairs or ladders where authorized and respond to time-sensitive environmental matters. Periodic overnight travel and work outside normal business hours may be required.

Measures of Success:

• Required permits and approvals are obtained renewed and modified in time to support business needs.
• Compliance obligations inspections monitoring reports and corrective actions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Environmental risks and emerging issues are identified early communicated clearly and resolved at the appropriate organizational level.
• Facilities demonstrate consistent practices complete records strong agency relationships and continuous improvement.
• Projects are managed within approved scope and budget with realistic schedules and transparent reporting.

This job description summarizes the positions primary responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may be adjusted based on business needs. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position candidates must complete and submit an employment application at by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal state or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason please contact your state employment agency or you may call to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Required Experience:

Manager