IS Project Manager

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Thompson Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking a Project Manager to lead and oversee safety-conscious project execution in Sumter, SC. You will manage a team, serve as the primary client contact, and drive cost estimates, scopes, proposals, and cost controls while ensuring profitability and compliance.

You will coordinate with engineering and field teams, write work plans, document site activities, and provide field directives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences or related disciplines preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in industrial services, hydro blasting, or chemical cleaning.
• Cost estimating and computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies and processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Responsible for project adherence for safety, compliance with Federal and State regulations and corporate policies.
• Ability to write and communicate with Clients and fellow employees.
• Be capable in providing timely, concise and relevant information to superiors and subordinates.
• Prepare proposals, including cost estimates and work scopes and schedules.
• Acts as an agent of business and is involved with developing relationships with key customers and understanding customer issues.
• Provide guidance to subordinates in order to meet budget expectations.
• Takes the lead on all credit and collections issues as it relates to work generated within the managed business units.
• Provides engineering and technical support to industrial service offices.
• Must show an ability to take full responsibility for all facets of a project including finances and documentation, and be the primary point of contact for all correspondence.
• Provides technical support for proposal preparation, project cost estimates, and subcontractor selection and procurement.
• Enforce the policies and procedures as it relates to Health & Safety.
• Work closely with the Director of Health and Safety and VP resolving issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Ensures that financial documentation is precise and accurate and is representative for the financial health of a project.
• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations.

Skills

Customer management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proposal/cost estimation support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Thompson Industrial, Powered by Clean Harbors, Project Manager to join their safety conscious team! This team member is responsible for the successful execution and profitability for projects. Will lead and manage a team of employees in supporting the execution of the program. The Project Manager serves as primary customer contact for projects, write and submit all work plans, document site activities, change orders, provide field directives, operate and maintain hydro-blast equipment, complete and assist in the scoping and pricing for proposals.

Why work for Thompson Industrial?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies and processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Responsible for project adherence for safety, compliance with Federal and State regulations and corporate policies;
• Ability to write and communicate with Clients and fellow employees;
• Be capable in providing timely, concise and relevant information to superiors and subordinates;
• Prepare proposals, including cost estimates and work scopes and schedules;
• Acts as an agent of business and is involved with developing relationships with key customers and understanding customer issues;
• Provide guidance to subordinates in order to meet budget expectations;
• Takes the lead on all credit and collections issues as it relates to work generated within the managed business units;
• Provides engineering and technical support to industrial service offices;
• Must show an ability to take full responsibility for all facets of a project including finances and documentation, and be the primary point of contact for all correspondence;
• Provides technical support for proposal preparation, project cost estimates, and subcontractor selection and procurement;
• Enforce the policies and procedures as it relates to Health & Safety;
• Work closely with the Director of Health and Safety and VP resolving issues in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Ensures that financial documentation is precise and accurate and is representative for the financial health of a project;
• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations;

What does it take to work for Thompson Industrial?

• High School diploma or equivalent (required);
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Sciences or related disciplines preferred;
• 5+ years' experience in industrial services, hydro blasting, or chemical cleaning;
• Cost estimating and computer experience;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong customer management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are necessary;
• Record keeping and organizational skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Identification: 165941

Category: Management

Posting Date: 2026-09-11

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Project Management

Locations: 279 Progress St, Bldgs 1-2/4-6

Pay Range: 50500.00 - 159963.00 Annually