AECOM New Vacancies 2019

Due to our strong pipeline of projects within the transportation field we may have an opening for an experienced

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Manager 

Environmental Manager .

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Environmental Manager develops, implements and monitors environmental strategies, policies and programmes to conform to local regulations and contract requirements.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for:

• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the environmental component of the project Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Social Performance Management Plan (HSSESP)
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Management Plan for Marine Life at the site location
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Adaptive Shoreline Management Plan
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Social Performance Plans (Local Content, Social Development (CSR), Stakeholder Consultation Plan)
• Making recommendations to the client regarding potential updates to the Environmental Impact Assessment
• Reviewing and updating the Environmental Monitoring Plan based on any additional monitoring commitments in the environmental permit conditions
• Implementing the Environmental Monitoring Plan
• Using reasonable skill, care and diligence to ensure all conditions of the EIA permit are met
• Using reasonable skill, care and diligence to ensure EIA permit remains valid
• Using reasonable skill, care and diligence to ensure all environmental permits are received prior to start of work
• Monitoring all Contractors’ day to day construction activities at Site from the viewpoint of environment and issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) requesting improvement once a non-conformance is found to exist. Carry out monitoring to determine whether the improvement have taken place.
• Using reasonable skill, care and diligence to ensure that all requirements resulting from the EIA studies and reports are implemented by the Contractors.
• Organizing weekly meetings with 3 no. contractors and preparing/issuing minutes
• Preparing monthly Environment progress report to the Client
• Monitoring and reporting on the management of internationally accepted environment requirements for the project
• Support the Client and/or Construction Contractor with the procurement of all statutory permits and licences required for the works to proceed.
• Monitor the Contractor’s delivery of the Works for compliance with the Contract documents
• Support the project controls team to deliver contract-package-level reporting, planning, earned value assessments and the like for inclusion in overall project reporting to the Client
• In conjunction with the relevant functional support groups, participate and lead environment meetings and workshops.

Specific Skills Required

• Highly knowledgeable in the environmental regulations of Ghana including permitting and reporting
• requirements
• Ability to prioritize, manages time well, multitask and troubleshoot.
• Highly skilled in the writing of environmental monitoring plans
• Knowledgeable in marine related environmental activities
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Familiarity with working IFC performance standards is desirable

Person Specification

• Focused on client delivery – attention to detail and quality with a capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Empathy towards staff and colleagues – collaborative style
• Communication of complex matters in simple terms

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role in environmental management in Ghana
• Minimum 3 years full time experience on major (>USD 50 million) construction projects undertaking duties associated with construction site environmental management
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the employ of an engineering consulting firm
• Experience on dredging projects
• Experience with environmental mitigation and monitoring in coastal areas
• Eligibility to work in Ghana (due to nationality or work permit)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Management