Safety - Environmental Compliance Specialist

ABOUT US Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: - 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 About the Role We are looking for an Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our Safety team on our project in Richmond, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities - 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 the management of hazardous waste, universal waste, and other regulated materials in accordance with applicable regulations. - Monitor construction activities for compliance with environmental permits, plans, regulations, and project commitments. - Maintain environmental records, inspection reports, permits, corrective action logs, and other compliance documentation. - Utilize GIS/ArcGIS and environmental databases to support compliance tracking, mapping, environmental data analysis, and reporting. - Support waterway, wetland, natural resource protection, sustainability, and environmental stewardship initiatives associated with construction activities. - Coordinate with project teams, trade partners, clients, and regulatory agencies to address environmental concerns and implement corrective actions. - Assist with environmental training, audits, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications Required: - 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 to monitor construction activities for compliance. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience preparing, maintaining, and analyzing environmental compliance records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation. - Strong organizational, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project teams, trade partners, clients, and regulatory representatives. Preferred: - 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 certifications. #LI-KM1 Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE). Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.