Regional Environmental Manager - Lennar Mortgage

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As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one million new homes for families across America. Since 1954, our communities have catered to all lifestyles and family dynamics, whether you are a first-time or move-up buyer, multi-generational family, or active adult.

At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team.  Our Everyone’s Included vision is to be as inclusive and diverse as the communities we build unleashing the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation & sustainable growth. 

Regional Environmental Manager:

Lennar is seeking a Regional Environmental Manager to be responsible for the ongoing implementation and management of the Lennar Environmental Management System (LEMS).  Coordinate program training and orientation for Lennar associates and monitor and evaluate compliance with company policy.  Interact directly with Division Environmental Managers, legal department, middle and upper-level management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and resources to ensure that the divisions within the region implement Lennar’s Environmental Management System (LEMS), which includes stormwater management, air quality compliance, spill prevention control and countermeasures, and environmental due diligence modules.

• Have working knowledge with the form, content and implementation of Air Quality Regulations, current NPDES General Construction Permit and Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and municipal NPDES requirements as they apply to the region.

• Familiarity with the wetlands permitting protocols, endangered species regulations as they relate to construction, and Phase I environmental site assessment requirements.

• Develop, coordinate, and provide LEMS training for Division Environmental Managers and division associates throughout the region. Training will include procedural and technical aspects of managing compliance related to the LEMS.

• Regularly interact with Lennar’s National Environmental Manager and National Director of Environmental Compliance and Safety

• Assist Division Presidents in implementing LEMS at the division level. Provide LEMS component direction and guidance to the region’s Division Environmental Managers.

• Direct and coordinate LEMS Environmental Management Reviews/Audits for the region in accordance with company policy. Develop and train the environmental management review team, coordinate the audits, interpret findings, assemble and present the results and recommendations to management.

• Be proficient in the correct use of Best Management Practices required for air and stormwater quality (NPDES) programs.

• Develop and present information to Lennar’s trade partners (subcontractors) management personnel to demonstrate Lennar’s expectations for contract compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and local stormwater and air quality regulations.

• Achieve a consistent standard of quality throughout the region in meeting regulatory agency requirements for dust control and stormwater runoff.

• Assist General Counsel’s office when legal issues arise related to the LEMS.

• Provide assistance and coordinate post construction record retention for LEMS-related documents.

• Attend training courses and seminars as needed to keep completely up to date on inspection protocols, stormwater runoff, air quality, and wetlands permitting issues as well as to retain required federal or state stormwater credentials.

• Attend water quality control board and/or air quality management district hearings when the need for representation arises.

• Interact and build working relationships with regulatory agencies including local authorities, municipalities, state and federal environmental protection agencies, local air quality management districts, and, where needed, state and regional water quality control boards.

• Travel will be required.

• Strive to reduce liability of regulatory notices of violation and subsequent future litigation, penalties, and fines.

• Timely and accurate reporting to corporate, regional and division level management.

• Communicate and interpret information from regulatory reports and technical data with Regional President, Regional Vice-President and Division Presidents.

• Create a sense of pride of quality workmanship, service and delivering the American dream of secure and quality homeownership by assuring that the communities under the REM’s jurisdiction are compliant and clean.

**Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties for this position.

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years experience with soils and/or erosion control preferred

• College degree in agriculture, civil or environmental management/engineering; geology, geography, soil science, natural resource management or a related field is required

• Certified as a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC); Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) or qualified to take the exam

• Strong understanding of residential construction practices desired

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the federal Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act, as well as air quality regulations are required

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills

• A high degree of accuracy required and must be detail oriented

Lennar Core Values

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, shareholders, and community.

Life at Lennar!

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company’s success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family.

When You Join:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

• Vacation – 3 weeks of vacation per year to start

• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program

• Product Purchase Discount for Associates

• Associate Assistance Plan

• Everyone’s Included Day - In the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and caring for our community, Lennar encourages our Associates to take a day to connect, reflect and inspire those around us, in a way that is uniquely important to you. 

• And More!

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.