Hazardous Waste Logistics Project Manager

WM; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WM is seeking a Safety & Logistics Manager to plan and direct onsite activities at client locations for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will lead onsite personnel, coordinate with clients and vendors, and maintain safety standards across operations.

The role requires regulatory certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA), experience with RCRA and DOT, and the ability to live and work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of relevant work experience
• 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement)
• HAZWOPER Certification Upon Hire
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience Upon Hire
• OSHA 24-Hour Certification Upon Hire
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire 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 HireMust be able to live and work in the U.S.

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.
• Establish clear communication channels with team and subcontractors. This includes using tools like email, chat and video conferencing to stay in touch and provide updates and have a system in place for tracking requests and keeping everyone informed of any changes or updates.
• Prioritize urgent requests which may involve working with subcontractors to schedule services quickly and efficiently and communicating with customers to keep them informed of any delays or changes to their service.
• Use technology to streamline processes which may include using a customer relationship management (CRM) system to manage requests or using scheduling software to coordinate services with subcontractors.
• Provide excellent customer service which includes being responsive, proactive, and helpful to customers, including taking ownership of issues that arise and working diligently to resolve them as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• 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.

Skills

HAZWOPER Certification

RCRA regulatory compliance

DOT regulatory compliance

OSHA 24-Hour Certification

Client/vendor coordination

CRM & scheduling software

Education

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

High School Diploma or GED

4 years relevant work experience

Job description

WM is seeking a Safety & Logistics Manager to plan and direct onsite activities at client locations for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will lead onsite personnel, coordinate with clients and vendors, and maintain safety standards across operations.

The role requires regulatory certifications (HAZWOPER, OSHA), experience with RCRA and DOT, and the ability to live and work in the U.S.