Hazmat Project Manager – Environmental Emergency Response

Hazmat Project Manager – Environmental Emergency Response; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Hazmat Project Manager to oversee environmental emergency response operations and branch personnel in the Fort Collins, CO area. The role directs hazardous materials incident response, regulatory compliance, and workforce management in a 24/7 on-call setting.

The position requires supervisory experience, a valid driver’s license, and English proficiency. Travel throughout the Fort Collins metro and surrounding region is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of supervisory or management experience in field operations.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; pass MVR and screenings.
• Able to work 40+ hours/week with 24/7 on-call availability.
• Must read/speak/understand English; willingness to travel regionally.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in environmental services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct hazmat emergency response operations including spill containment and incident recovery.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage branch personnel; ensure safety certifications.
• Oversee confined space entry and industrial tank cleaning projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety program goals.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and travel to sites across the region.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

On-call availability

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Hazmat Project Manager to oversee environmental emergency response operations and branch personnel in the Fort Collins, CO metro area. This role directs hazardous materials incident response, industrial services, regulatory compliance, and workforce management in a 24/7 on-call, field-active leadership position. Base salary: $72,800 per year; billable overtime earnings average approximately 40% above base annually.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $72,800 per year (salaried, exempt); billable overtime provides significant additional earning potential averaging approximately 40% above base
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Company-paid basic life insurance ($25,000) and employer-paid dependent life coverage for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with employer match: 100% on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%, after one year of service
• Two weeks paid vacation accruing after 90 days, increasing to three weeks after five years; five days sick pay accruing after 90 days

Key Responsibilities – Hazmat Project Manager

• Direct hazardous materials emergency response operations including spill containment, incident recovery, and governmental agency reporting following each event
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage branch personnel; ensure all staff maintain current HAZWOPER and required safety certifications
• Oversee and participate in confined space entry operations and industrial tank cleaning projects on a regular basis
• Implement and maintain operational processes designed to achieve regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and safety program goals
• Participate in 24/7 on-call emergency response rotation and travel regularly to customer sites, response locations, and company facilities throughout the region

Qualifications – Hazmat Project Manager

• Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or management experience in field operations
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to pass MVR, background, and pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol screenings
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week with 24/7/365 on-call availability for emergency dispatch
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English; willingness to travel throughout the Fort Collins metro and surrounding region
• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in environmental services, hazardous materials, or emergency response strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications – Environmental Emergency Response Program Manager

• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification (29 CFR 1910.120) or ability to obtain upon hire
• Experience managing industrial cleaning, tank cleaning, or confined space entry operations
• Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations
• Prior experience submitting incident reports to local, state, or federal regulatory agencies
• CDL or operational experience with response vehicles and pressure washing equipment

Physical Requirements – Hazmat Project Manager

• Ability to lift, carry, and move drums and materials; operate shovels and pressure washing equipment in active field environments
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights in industrial settings
• Must be able to wear and work in respiratory protection equipment; clean-shaven where respirator seal is required per OSHA 1910.134
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme Colorado temperatures, and in confined spaces on active job sites
• Regular travel and field deployment required; shift hours vary based on emergency response demand