Project Manager Solid Waste

HDR, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 106,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead solid waste projects in the PA/OH area. This role involves managing diverse projects focused on solid waste facilities design, operations, and planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and solid waste systems, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering client relationships. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and innovation, and take advantage of growth opportunities in a supportive environment. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making it a great opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Short and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in solid waste management, including landfill and transfer stations.
• 5 years of project management experience required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage solid waste projects and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish client relations and oversee marketing and project activities.
• Supervise project staff and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Solid Waste Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a Project Manager-Solid Waste with experience managing and performing technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in the greater PA/OH area to join our nationally ranked team of professionals. This position could be based in several HDR office, including Mechanicsburg, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, or Columbus. Travel to other Northeast offices and client locations will be necessary.

This position will serve to support the growth of the solid waste program in the PA/OH area by bringing additional project management expertise to the team. We are looking for candidates interested in managing and supporting a wide array of projects primarily focused solid waste facilities design and operations, planning, feasibility studies, cost estimating, capital improvement support, and operational monitoring and support at all types of solid waste facilities including Waste-to-Energy (WTE), Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs), landfills, transfer stations, and organics processing facilities (compost/AD) across North America.

Primary Responsibilities

• The primary duties of the Project Manager Solid Waste are as follows:


• Function as a project manager or technical lead on small to large solid waste projects.May be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently.


• Establish client relations and work closely on marketing, client development, contractual, design and production activities.


• Coordinate staffing and workload allocations throughout the project development phases.


• Complete deliverables and milestones on schedule.


• Work closely with Business/Accounting Manager, Project and the Department Manager for project reviews.


• Comply with and implement company QA/QC procedures.


• Provide contract management support.


• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervises project staff and acts as mentor for less experienced solid waste technical staff and Project Managers.


• Work with Section Manager and waste client development leads to prioritize marketing targets.


• Develop marketing strategies and proposals for new and existing solid waste clients.


• Planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of solid waste engineering projects such as solid waste facilities, transfer stations, landfill and planning studies.

Required Qualifications

**Bachelor's degree in related engineering field.

**10 years related experience in Solid Waste which should include landfill, transfer stations, MRF's, planning services, permitting.

**A minimum of 5 years project management experience.

**Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

*Good communication, leadership, and planning skills required.

*Microsoft Office experience required.

*An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

*Must be open to field work.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

*Candidates residing in central to western PA or central to southern OH are preferred.

*Experience with PA and/or OH state solid waste and recycling regulations required.

*Experience managing large ($500,000+) fee projects is a plus.

*Experience managing projects for large governmental agencies is a plus.

*Experience with solid waste master planning, zero waste planning, and implementation of waste diversion programs is a plus.

*Experience with organics management and organics facility design is a plus.

*Experience with Leachate treatment, including PFAS technologies.

*Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management and evidence of experience interacting directly with clients higher preferred.

*Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Cincinnati & Columbus: $106,540 - $152,200.

Primary Location:United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Other Locations:United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg

Industry:Waste

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Waste Services

Job Posting:May 17, 2024