Safety - Environmental Compliance Specialist

The role

You will support environmental compliance on active construction projects, including inspections, sampling, and compliance records. The role is on the Safety team at a project in Richmond, VA.

What you will do

• Conduct SWPPP, erosion and sediment control, and environmental compliance inspections on active construction projects.
• Support SPCC compliance, spill prevention and response, and environmental incident reporting.
• Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and stormwater samples and coordinate laboratory analysis as needed.
• Support management of hazardous waste, universal waste, and other regulated materials.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with environmental permits, plans, regulations, and project commitments.
• Maintain environmental records, inspection reports, permits, corrective action logs, and compliance documentation.
• Use GIS/ArcGIS and environmental databases for compliance tracking, mapping, and reporting.
• Support waterway, wetland, natural resource protection, and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate with project teams, trade partners, clients, and regulatory agencies on environmental concerns and corrective actions.
• Assist with environmental training, audits, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Wetland Science, or a related field.
• Two or more years of environmental compliance experience supporting construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, transportation, or similar projects.
• Working knowledge of SWPPP implementation, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, SPCC requirements, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting.
• Experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, field investigations, and soil, groundwater, surface water, or stormwater sampling.
• Knowledge of wetland ecology, stream protection measures, natural resource management, and environmental resource protection during construction.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, environmental permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience preparing and analyzing compliance records and regulatory documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with project teams and regulatory representatives.

Nice to have

• Experience with GIS/ArcGIS, Bluebeam, environmental databases, and technical data reporting.
• Experience coordinating directly with environmental regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as CESSWI, CPESC, CHMM, ENV SP, CISEC, OSHA 30-Hour Construction, or similar.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

Before you apply

• Substance abuse testing and a background screening are a condition of employment.
• Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

About the company

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized construction firm, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. It operates throughout the United States and offers structured career development.