Construction Project Manager

WM; Robinsonville (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

WM is seeking a Landfill Operations Manager to lead day-to-day district operations across sites, ensuring safety, service, and cost efficiency. The role reports to senior leadership and involves P&L responsibility, contract management, and cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate has a background in construction project management, at least two years at a supervisory level, and a track record of improving safety and productivity while managing budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher as required.
• Minimum of two years in construction project management and related fields.
• At least 4 years in a supervisory role with P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day district operations and support Ops Managers to ensure safety, service, and savings.
• Ensure compliance with Company, OSHA, and other regulations and standards.
• Lead investigations into injuries and incidents with coaching and retraining.
• Manage personnel decisions including hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
• Set short- and long-term goals with senior leadership and monitor budget performance.
• Participate in regular P&L reviews and optimize equipment use and costs.
• Engage with local agencies to renew and negotiate contracts and uphold WM reputation.

Skills

Construction project management

P&L oversight

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years relevant work experience

4 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility

Job description

PREFERRED:

Two (2) Years Of Construction Project Management Experience

Manages the day-to-day collection operations of a single site or multiple sites or a single Line of Business or multiple Lines of Business, establishes, and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Landfill Operations Managers and/or Supervisors will report directly to this role.

• Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and provides daily support to Operations Managers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.
• Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Disposal Operations.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

I. Job Summary

PREFERRED: Two (2) Years Of Construction Project Management Experience

Manages the day-to-day collection operations of a single site or multiple sites or a single Line of Business or multiple Lines of Business, establishes, and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Landfill Operations Managers and/or Supervisors will report directly to this role.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and provides daily support to Operations Managers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.
• Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Disposal Operations.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Associate's Degree (accredited)
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and two (2) years relevant of work experience
• 4 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirements).
• Preferred Qualifications
• Driver's License Valid driver’s license

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.