Environmental Project Manager

坍; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote Project Manager to oversee onsite activities related to hazardous waste management. This role involves coordinating logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing client and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences and experience in project management. Join a forward-thinking company that values stability and growth, while offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. If you are a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for environmental safety, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field required.
• Two years of relevant work experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for hazardous waste transportation and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and perform necessary inspections.
• Promote a culture of safety among site personnel.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Vendor management

Creative problem solving

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Financial knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

High School Diploma or GED with 4 years experience

Job description

Why Work for WM?

Stability. Growth. People-First Culture (https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/who-we-are) .

About the Remote Project Manager Role

Plans and directs all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Manages and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues and contract management. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

This is a Remote position.

What You'll Do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.

• Consult with client to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals.

• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.

• Administer client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.

• Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.

• May occasionally be required to perform labor-intensive activities (e.g., drum collection and bulking).

Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees. This includes:

• Direct supervision of approximately 0 to 10 full-time operations level employees.

What Does it Take to be an Environmental Project Manager?

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Must live & work in the U.S.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.

• Experience: Two (2) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience required.

• OSHA 24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification required.

• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Profit and loss (budgeting).

• Project management.

• Customer service and vendor management.

• An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.

• Supervisory and team building skills.

• Creative problem solving and innovative thinker.

• Effective and concise communication.

• Adept decision making.

• Strategic thinking.

• Strong leadership and relationship building skills.

• Strong business acumen and financial knowledge.

• Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;

• Normal setting for this job is: indoor with occasional visits to sites

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $70,245 - $90,575. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful 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 10% bonus.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran