Description

The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist will lead the oversight and risk mitigation for a multi‑billion‑dollar complex construction program. The position provides Owner Agent Construction Management Services, encompassing program management, risk management, scheduling, cost estimating, quality assurance, safety, and other supporting functions. Travel of 25‑40% across several regions is expected, with significant time spent on‑site observing conditions and contractor activities.

Key duties include developing and implementing environmental management plans, coordinating with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders, and ensuring contractors possess all required federal, state, and local permits. The specialist will supervise environmental surveys, construction compliance inspections, and the preparation of environmental reports, while documenting meeting minutes and corrective actions.

• Develop and implement environmental management plans.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Ensure contractors obtain all required federal, state, and local permits.
• Supervise environmental surveys and construction compliance inspections.
• Oversee preparation of environmental reports by staff and subcontractors.
• Document meeting minutes and issue corrective actions promptly.
• Perform additional environmental assignments as directed by the Environmental Compliance Manager.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field and possess at least eight years of relevant experience. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, and familiarity with environmental standards and approval processes are required. Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to pass a background check, and eligibility for a DHS suitability determination are also essential.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant environmental compliance experience.
• Proven expertise in regulatory compliance and stakeholder coordination.
• Deep knowledge of environmental standards, procedures, and approval processes.
• Experience managing permitting and construction compliance monitoring.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain DHS suitability determination.

Benefits

Parsons offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and flexible work schedules. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and invests in employee wellbeing and career growth.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Life insurance and holiday coverage.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance