Environmental Manager-CL

Republic Services; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead landfill engineering, permitting, and regulatory compliance initiatives. You will manage budgets, oversee consultants, and coordinate across operations to optimize site development and post‑closure activities.

The role emphasizes strong project management, data reporting, and collaboration with regulators, investors, and internal teams to advance sustainability goals and ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• > PE or CPGeologist designation required.
• > Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (air, water, solid waste).
• > Excellent project management and communication skills.
• >Ability to read and interpret complex regulatory and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage landfill cell and site construction projects, including scheduling and third‑party QC.
• Oversee permit applications, regulatory interfaces, and site expansion plans.
• Coordinate cost tracking for engineering, operations, and closure/post‑closure.
• Prepare regulatory notifications and responses; support acquisitions and due diligence.
• Supervise Environmental Technicians and Specialists; hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Maintain environmental data review, reporting, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

PE or CPGeol designation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Biology or related science

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Environmental Manager is responsible for the preparation of the Landfill budget, managing all spending for the Engineering department, and overseeing consultants and contractors during site development. The Environmental Manager is also responsible for permitting and ensuring the Landfill remains in compliance with all applicable regulations during operation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages construction projects for Landfill cells and sites, including capacity calculations, scheduling/timeline, management of third-party CQA and contractors, and resource and material coordination. Maintain financial responsibility for construction/cell development, closure/post-closure, engineering, operations, and cost tracking. Coordinates completion of permit applications and designs, including regulatory interface, site expansion, modification or changes to the operating plan application, and other related data. Prepares notifications/responses to regulatory inspections, administrative warnings. Assists Landfill and Site Managers with development of fill sequencing plans. Participates in review of targeted acquisitions, including Phase I assessment/property survey coordination, engineering review of design and operations, and pro-forma modeling assistance. Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with corporate office, regulatory agency representatives, third party consultants and investors. Completes monthly soil tracking reports and other status reports. Regularly supervises Environmental Technicians and Specialists, including responsibility for hiring, training, mentoring, developing, scheduling, directing, managing performance and other related issues; review the work of, and is accountable for the performance of Environmental Technicians and Specialists. Attends regulatory and association sponsored informational and policy meetings. Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air, water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Professional Engineer and/or Certified Professional Geologist designation. Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery/recycling. Strong written and oral communication skills. Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers, vendors and government agency representatives. Strong project management skills. Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Biology or related science. Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

EEO STATEMENT:

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.

Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion.

We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve.

By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day‑to‑day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals.

Our 42,000 team members understand that it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants.

These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

RECYCLING AND WASTE

Recycling and Waste We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick‑ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross‑selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth. The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle‑to‑bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America. Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

RECENT RECOGNITION

Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

CDP Discloser

Dow Jones Best‑In‑Class Indices

Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies

Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies

Great Place to Work Sustainability Yearbook

S&P Global

WHY WORK WITH US

Republic Services is a place where your effort is always appreciated and your teammates always have your back. When you give us your best, we give you ours. We’re constantly investing in new tools and technology that allow you to do your job safely and effectively. We offer plenty of opportunities to learn and grow within your role. And when we say “Sustainability in Action,” we mean it. Together, we’re leaving the world better than we found it through the work we do every day.

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