Environmental Coordinator

Environmental Coordinator – Civil & Infrastructure ProjectsIncrease your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Location:Otsego, MN (office and field-based) Type:Full-time Overview: We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading North American infrastructure contractor, for an Environmental Coordinator to support environmental compliance across linear construction projects in the Midwest region. This role sits within a growing environmental function and has been created to provide dedicated, on-the-ground support to project teams. The position combines field-based compliance, environmental monitoring, and coordination activities, ensuring that construction operations align with environmental regulations, permits, and company standards. This is a hands-on role requiring close collaboration with operations, safety, and project leadership teams. Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate and maintain environmental compliance across construction projects, including air, water, waste, and ecological requirements. • Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site observations to ensure adherence to permits and regulatory standards. • Monitor compliance with environmental permits and identify risks or gaps proactively. • Support the development of environmental plans, permitting documentation, and compliance reporting. • Collect, analyze, and report environmental data, including trend analysis and risk identification. • Manage environmental reporting requirements and ensure timely submission of documentation. • Collaborate closely with project managers, construction teams, estimators, and safety professionals. • Support environmental risk mitigation strategies, particularly in sensitive environments such as wetlands, waterways, and protected habitats. • Contribute to sustainability initiatives at project and organizational level. Project Environment: • Combination of office-based work and field deployment across active construction sites. • Projects primarily involve linear infrastructure such as transmission lines, pipelines, underground utilities, and related works. • Travel required approximately 30–60% across regional projects, including overnight stays. • Role requires regular interaction with field crews and operational teams in active construction environments. Ideal Background & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). • Typically 3–5+ years of environmental compliance experience within construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors. • Strong exposure to linear infrastructure projects such as utilities, pipelines, or transmission is preferred. • Knowledge of key environmental compliance areas including stormwater management, waste handling, air quality, and environmental risk management. • Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, Survey123, compliance tracking systems, and Microsoft Office. Mindset & Cultural Fit: • Strong problem-solving capability with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. • Able to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with remote leadership. • Relationship-driven, with the ability to build trust and influence project teams. • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline. • Adaptable and comfortable operating in fast-paced, project-driven environments. Working Model & Requirements: • Based within commuting distance of Otsego, MN or willing to relocate. • Comfortable with regular travel and a mix of office and field-based work. • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently between project sites. xywuqvp Career Opportunity: This role offers the opportunity to become a key environmental partner within an established and growing infrastructure business, with exposure to large-scale projects and the potential to develop into regional environmental leadership roles over time.