Environmental Project Lead – Waste Compliance & Safety

Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to direct onsite activities at client locations for hazardous and non-hazardous waste services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will coordinate logistics, manage onsite personnel, and serve as liaison between clients and vendors, while upholding safety standards. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience are required; OSHA HAZWOPER preferred. This is an on-site full-time role in the Michigan area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site, including profiling, scheduling, manifesting, and loading loads.
• Consult with client to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing inspections and reporting; resolve issues timely.
• Administer client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
• Promote safety by ensuring site personnel are trained and compliant with safety and environmental regulations.
• May perform labor-intensive activities such as drum collection and bulking.

Skills

Budgeting

Project management

Customer service

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Job description

WM is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to direct onsite activities at client locations for hazardous and non-hazardous waste services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will coordinate logistics, manage onsite personnel, and serve as liaison between clients and vendors, while upholding safety standards. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience are required; OSHA HAZWOPER preferred. This is an on-site full-time role in the Michigan area.