Environmental Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A pivotal role focused on environmental compliance, combining strategic and operational elements with potential for leadership development.
- Strategic environmental management role
- Impact on compliance and policy
- Significant growth and leadership opportunities
Pros
- Opportunities to influence environmental policy and compliance
- Potential for mentoring and team leadership
- Strong company commitment to employee development
Cons
- Requires significant engagement with regulatory bodies
- Position can involve high-stress scenarios regarding compliance
- May require travel and extended hours for project management
Who it's for
Senior • Office-based with some travel
Good fit
- Experienced professionals in environmental compliance
- Leaders aiming to drive strategic change
- Candidates with strong project management skills
Not recommended for
- New graduates or entry-level candidates
- Those seeking minimal interaction with regulations
- Individuals unwilling to take on leadership responsibilities
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Description
Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.
We're Coming Back Together To Be Together
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At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.
What You’ll Do:
Manage and Develop a Professional Team. Allocate resources to support a wide array of projects, compliance requirements, and customer needs. Assess and develop the skills of your team, provide constructive feedback, and create developmental opportunities.
Represent Vulcan on Environmental Matters. Proactively establish relationships with agencies regarding new legislation, regulations, and compliance issues. Participate in state and local trade associations and collaborate with our Government and Community Relations group on local community activities.
Lead Our Environmental Program. Foster an environmental culture that focuses on ownership and drives improvement through expectations and accountability.
Partner with Division Leadership, Operations, and Sales. Support local plant and sales personnel, as well as Division leaders. Educate personnel on behaviors and tasks necessary for environmental compliance. Create environmental solutions to support business needs, identify environmental risks, and develop strategies to minimize their impacts. Manage the use of consultants to improve return and minimize costs.
Conduct Inspections and Audits. Conduct frequent inspections and audits to assess regulatory and environmental management compliance, control significant environmental risks, and ensure the adequacy of environmental management systems.
Support Business Growth. Evaluate new lines of business and potential acquisitions for environmental issues and compliance. Manage environmental due diligence activities.
Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills You’ll Need:
Education. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, or a similar technical area is preferred. An advanced degree in some aspect of environmental studies is desirable.
Experience. Experience in the environmental area is required. Must have a high level of hands-on experience in engaging personnel and coaching.
Regulatory Knowledge. Must have expertise in environmental regulatory compliance and the ability to review regulatory requirements, assessing their applicability and impact to the field. Must have strong knowledge of the federal and state environmental regulatory process and experience with environmental regulatory areas (RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, etc.)
Interpersonal Skills. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to interact well with all levels of personnel.
Technology Skills. Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.
What You’ll Like About Us:
Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.
Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
