Environmental Project Manager - Saginaw, MI

WM; Bridgeport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a logistics and compliance professional to oversee onsite activities related to storage, transport, and disposal of waste at client sites. You will manage onsite teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The role includes ensuring safety standards, supervising contract and invoicing activities, and identifying cost-saving opportunities for clients. Occasional manual tasks may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years of relevant work experience in addition to the education requirement.
• HAZWOPER Certification, RCRA and DOT regulatory experience, OSHA 24-Hour Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site.
• Consult with client to identify cost saving opportunities and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations and report findings.
• Administer client and vendor invoicing, reporting and contracts.
• Promote safety by training site personnel to comply with regulations.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks when required (e.g., drum collection).

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety program leadership

Contract management coordination

Client/vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field

High School Diploma or GED with 4 years relevant work experience

Tools

HAZWOPER Certification

RCRA & DOT compliance

OSHA 24-Hour Certification

Job description

I. Job Summary

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.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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).

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.

• 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement)

• HAZWOPER Certification upon hire and

• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience Upon Hire and

• OSHA 24-Hour Certification upon hire and

• 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 upon hire

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. 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.

V. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran