Environmental Compliance Project Lead – Field & Office

Compliance Officer Jobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

WM Environmental seeks an Environmental Compliance Project Manager to oversee post-closure activities at multiple landfill sites, coordinating monitoring, contractors, and regulatory reporting to ensure permit compliance and operational excellence.

This role is 70% office and 30% field, requiring travel to sites within Northern Illinois. Candidates can be based in Milwaukee, WI or Northern IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (accredited) or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED with four years of relevant work experience.
• Seven years of relevant work experience (in addition to education).
• Ability to travel 20%, including occasional overnights.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with post-closure permit requirements through oversight of environmental monitoring programs, landfill gas and liquids collection systems, surface maintenance and storm water management, and related environmental projects.
• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies, governmental entities, property owners, and other stakeholders to support ongoing environmental compliance and site management activities.
• Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
• Coordinates the work of consultants, contractors, laboratories, and technical service providers to ensure environmental compliance obligations and project deliverables are completed effectively and on schedule.
• Assists in developing and managing site and project budgets, consultant contracts, and environmental compliance initiatives while ensuring timely completion of required reviews, reports, and corporate programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

Environmental Science / related field (Preferred)

Job description

WM Environmental seeks an Environmental Compliance Project Manager to oversee post-closure activities at multiple landfill sites, coordinating monitoring, contractors, and regulatory reporting to ensure permit compliance and operational excellence.

This role is 70% office and 30% field, requiring travel to sites within Northern Illinois. Candidates can be based in Milwaukee, WI or Northern IL.