Environmental Compliance Project Manager

WM; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) company matching

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced environmental manager to oversee post-closure activities for multiple landfills. You will coordinate monitoring programs, regulatory reporting, and consultant services while ensuring permit compliance.

The role is 70% office and 30% field, with travel to sites in Northern Illinois; Milwaukee, WI-based candidates are welcome. Responsibilities include budgeting, contract oversight, site inspections, and liaison work with regulators, property owners, and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience.
• Ability to travel 20% with overnight stays.
• Preferred: Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology or related field.
• Experience in landfill operations or environmental regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of landfill permitting, post-closure care, groundwater monitoring, landfill gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-closure environmental monitoring and permits.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and regulatory reporting.
• Travel to sites within Northern Illinois; 70% office and 30% field.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage budgets and project reviews.
• Oversee safety and ensure site compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree

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

Job description

Job Summary

Ensures the highest standards of environmental compliance and operational excellence by managing post-closure activities for multiple landfill sites. Coordinates environmental monitoring activities, consultant and contractor services, regulatory reporting obligations, and other site maintenance activities in accordance with permit requirements. Serves as a key point of contact for governmental entities and other stakeholders and manages environmental projects from planning through completion. This role is 70% office and 30% field; requiring travel to sites within Northern Illinois. Candidate can be based out of Milwaukee, WI or Northern IL.

Essential Duties And 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.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• 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.
• Conducts site inspections and maintenance activities to ensure assigned landfill properties remain compliant, safe, and properly maintained.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Prepares and submits required reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years relevant work experience
• 7 years relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Ability to travel 20%, including occasional overnights
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field
• Experience in landfill operations, solid waste management, environmental consulting, or environmental regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of landfill permitting, post-closure care, groundwater monitoring, landfill gas systems, and applicable environmental requirements

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.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to chemicals, etc.) as part of the workday
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements as part of the workday

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $124,000 per year. This represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

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.