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Environmental Inspection Coordinator - Plant Salvage Superintendent

SWCA Environmental Consultants
United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
7210 Placid Street (Show on map)
Apr 30, 2026
About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a qualified Temporary Plant Salvage Superintendent to be located in Nevada. This role supports a large-scale linear construction project by leading plant salvage and restoration efforts, with a focus on protected species such as cactus and yucca in arid environments.

The Plant Salvage Superintendent serves as the critical interface between environmental compliance requirements and active construction operations, ensuring that salvage activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with federal, state, and project-specific permit requirements.

This posting is intended to build a candidate pipeline for upcoming work. Project timing, duration, and location will vary based on client needs.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.


What you will accomplish

  • Lead and oversee plant salvage operations (e.g., cactus, yucca, and other sensitive desert species)
  • Coordinate salvage sequencing with construction schedules
  • Implement BOs, PODs, permits, and agency stipulations
  • Supervise salvage crews and subcontractors
  • Establish salvage, staging, and replanting areas
  • Ensure compliance with BLM, USFWS, and client requirements
  • Track salvage metrics and success rates
  • Utilize GIS, GPS, and digital data platforms
  • Develop adaptive management strategies
  • Coordinate with environmental and construction teams
  • Maintain safety and develop hazard plans
  • Support post-construction monitoring and restoration

Experience and qualifications for success

  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with desert plant salvage (preferred)
  • Knowledge of BLM and USFWS requirements
  • Experience managing field crews
  • Understanding of construction workflows
  • Ability to implement permit conditions
  • Experience with GIS and data platforms
  • Strong communication and organization
  • Ability to work in remote environments
  • Valid driver's license and clean record
  • Ability to pass background check and screening
Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment, post-incident, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with client requirements and applicable regulations.

Candidates must be able to:

  • Pass a pre-employment drug screening
  • Participate in random testing programs
  • Comply with post-incident and reasonable suspicion testing
  • Meet all site-specific safety and substance policies
  • Failure to comply may result in disqualification or removal from a project.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee for this Las Vegas, NV -based position can expect a pay rate of $35.00 - $52.00/hr . Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

Eligible benefits include:

  • Wellness Time
  • Employee Assistance Program

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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