ES Project Manager

Republic Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Retirement plan with company match

ESPP

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Services (ES) Project Manager to oversee the execution of diverse client projects at sites and facilities. You will be the primary contact to ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and profitability.

You’ll coordinate resources and site teams to prioritize tasks and report daily progress. The role requires deep knowledge of environmental regulations, risk management, and the ability to guide

Qualifications

• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with technical aptitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of a broad array of projects at client sites/facilities.
• Ensure contractual requirements and work scopes are met; review regulatory compliance.
• Provide health and safety oversight; develop and communicate safety procedures and training.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

ES Project Managers are responsible for managing the execution of a broad array of projects for client or at a client sites/facilities. Ensures or serves as the point of contact to ensure that contractual requirements are met, and work scopes are being met. Validates regulatory compliance. Responsible for health and safety on all aspects of field projects performed by Republic Services, Inc. and/or its subcontractors. Reviews field tasks and develops the safety procedures associated with the scope of work and regulatory standards. Assesses and validates all subcontractors have appropriate training and certifications. Project managers are the main point of contact to elevate issues and reports daily activity and to ensure a safe, compliant, and profitable project. Manages resources to accomplish identified priorities personally or through on‑site technicians/leads/foreman.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs onsite customer service work including, but not limited to: regulatory inspections, participation in plant committees, waste characterization, shipping, profiling and document preparation for waste streams. Works with customers to proactively establish reuse, reduction, recycling and alternate treatment options and develop and implement subsequent programs. Provides data and reporting to customers in a manner consistent with contract or purchase order specifications. Offers general guidance for Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and other applicable local, state, and federal regulatory bodies. Monitors sub‑contractor services for completeness or deficiencies. Assists in the implementation of technical systems, software, or solutions. Provides training and end‑user support. Works closely with sales team to propose customer solutions compliant with appropriate local, state and federal regulations. Works with sales team to identify new opportunities and retain existing business.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the duties of this job, the employee must have knowledge of complex regulations specific to the environmental waste industry, management principles and best practices including analysis and evaluation and research methods and strategies. Must be knowledgeable of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene and of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations. Essential competencies to perform this job include analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude. Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment and select effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures. Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is essential.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• 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

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targetd 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. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and 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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