Environmental Project Manager

The Planet Group; Lemont (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Environmental Project Manager (Field Services) in Lemont, IL. You will lead projects from inception to close, coordinating equipment, labor, regulatory compliance, and safety to deliver on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include site visits, cost estimation, regulatory liaison, and team coordination for remediation, decontamination, and related field activities. A strong focus on safety and client relations is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hazardous waste management or environmental services experience.
• Or 7+ years of hazardous waste management or environmental services experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, labor, regulatory and technical aspects for projects.
• Manage projects from start to finish, determine length and cost.
• Visit customer sites to ensure safety and satisfaction of clients.
• Assess project needs and determine costs; monitor timeframes and budget.
• Conduct environmental assessments, investigations and remediation activities.
• Develop written project proposals and assess associated costs/price.
• Coordinate with leadership on decontamination, spill remediation, tank cleaning, water blasting, and demolition.
• Assign personnel to project phases and review contractor bids for waste disposal.
• Schedule resources, file required paperwork, negotiate with regulators, prepare plans.
• Perform site visits to monitor progress and maintain client relationships.
• Support Emergency Response projects and field operations; may supervise crews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

CHMM certification

Job description

Title: Environmental Project Manager (Field Services)

Location: Lemont IL

Direct Hire

Starting Pay: Up to 105k depending on experience

Excellent Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k match

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Project Manager, Field Services

As a Project Manager, Field Services you will be responsible for preparing necessary equipment, labor, regulatory and technical aspects of projects, and for managing projects from start to finish.

This role determines the length and cost of the project and visits customer sites as needed to ensure safety and satisfaction for internal and external customers, while supporting other project managers and more junior colleagues.

• This role requires minimal overnight travel. Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement plus hotel and per diem for travel. Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Assesses project needs in terms of equipment and labor to determine project length and costs; maintains responsibility for adherence to timeframes and budget throughout the project
• Manages and conducts environmental assessments, investigations, and remediation activities for environmental remediation projects; completes projects by organizing and controlling project elements
• Assess new projects, some of which are technically complex, and develops written proposals for the project and assess associated costs and establishes price for the work needed
• Develops project objectives through proposal preparation and planning, coordinating with leadership (including decontamination of equipment, spill remediation, tank cleaning, water blasting, and demolition activities)
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigns personnel to respective phases/elements and reviews bids from contractors to determine waste disposal or destruction options
• Plans for initiation of project by scheduling resources, submitting required paperwork, negotiating with regulatory agency personnel and prepares written plans and compliance documents
• Completes site visits during project to monitor and keep client updated on progress; recognizes and negotiates changes in original project plan and adjusts costs accordingly while maintaining favorable and productive client relationships throughout project
• Manages Emergency Response projects, operations, activities and personnel in the field; may supervise Emergency Response crew
• Demonstrates knowledge of petroleum pipeline industry standards
• Supervises personnel involved in field operations; plans work to ensure safe conditions and instructs on proper methods and procedures
• Provides field service technical support to all field service locations and staff as requested
• Participates in hiring, performance evaluation, promotion and disciplinary process decisions
• Completes monthly billing approval and various administrative tasks; leads on all credit and collection items or issues as it relates to role’s projects
• Maintains the ability to travel to customer sites and work in outdoor weather conditions as needed; maintains ability to be on-call
• May perform field activities such as sample collecting if necessary
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

• Bachelor’s degree; technical field i.e. chemistry, engineering, environmental science (preferred)
• CHMM certification (preferred)

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in hazardous waste management or environmental services i.e. remediation, emergency response, etc. (required) -OR-
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in hazardous waste management or environmental services i.e. remediation, emergency response, etc. (required)