Remediation Manager

Dow Chemical; Rockford (MI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company is seeking a Remediation Manager to lead remediation projects and manage environmental liabilities in the Midwest. Candidates should possess 10+ years of Remediation Management experience along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This role offers the opportunity to work virtually and requires strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay and a focus on overall wellbeing.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay

Flexible work culture

Employee stock purchase programs

Robust medical and life insurance packages

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Remediation Management or Environmental Project Management.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to legally work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget & accruals for environmental liabilities.
• Lead communication with regulatory agencies.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Environmental Remediation

Financial Acumen

Self-Starter

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Management, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

ENFOS

Job description

Overview

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employs approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. Learn more about our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company at www.dow.com.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Remediation Manager supporting the North America Remediation team. This will be a Virtual office role where the incumbent lives preferably somewhere in the Midwest for project travel and may align with major U.S. Dow sites in the Midwest.

About you and this role

The Environmental Remediation team manages soil, sediment, and groundwater contamination. The team uses innovative approaches including nature-based solutions to prevent adverse effects to human health and the environment and to encourage the beneficial reuse of impacted land. The team is looking for a Remediation Manager who primarily supports remediation projects along with operations, maintenance and monitoring of existing remedies. You will lead a portfolio of remediation opportunities to effectively manage historical groundwater and soil liabilities to meet regulatory and permit requirements. To do this, you will provide leadership to consulting project teams and partner with multiple stakeholders and functions within Dow. You will identify opportunities to redirect or enhance technical/management strategies for individual opportunities to accelerate advancement towards closure while also finding ways to reduce both annual and life-cycle costs. To perform this role, in addition to an advanced background in remediation, an understanding of regulatory interpretation and advocacy with regulatory agencies/industry groups is required.

Responsibilities

• Reduce liabilities, close sites, and participate as a peer in, and facilitate strategic reviews
• Manage budget & accruals for environmental liabilities
• Act as lead for communication with regulatory agencies and participate in regulatory advocacy, maintaining good relations with relevant regulatory authorities
• Provide informal guidance to junior staff
• Participate on internal Issues Management Teams
• Solve complex problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions and communicate resolution with stakeholders
• Work with Mergers & Acquisitions on property acquisitions and divestitures
• Demonstrate passion, priority, and commitment to safety through personal behavior, and ensure EH&S programs are in place to achieve EH&S goals

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
• 10+ years experience in Remediation Management, Environmental Project Management or related relevant experience
• 7+ years of Project Management experience
• Must be fluent in English
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in remediation, soil and groundwater technologies
• Prior experience with SAP and ENFOS

Your Skills

• Environmental Remediation: Environmental remediation deals with the removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water. Remedial action is generally subject to an array of regulatory requirements, and may also be based on assessments of human health and ecological risks where no legislative standards exist, or where standards are advisory.
• Financial Acumen: Financial acumen is the ability to comprehend and apply financial knowledge to make informed decisions, including understanding environmental liability accruals and handling project-related finances.
• Self-Starter: A self-starter is a person who is sufficiently motivated to start a new career or pursue further education without external help.
• Regulatory Compliance: The goal of regulatory compliance is to ensure awareness and adherence to relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
• Technical Communication: Ability to convey technical information clearly in various contexts.
• Leadership: Ability to influence and guide others within an organization.
• Project Management: Leading a team to achieve goals within scope, time, and budget while optimizing resources.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Physical Demands

• Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
• Wear and use respirators
• Perform infrequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance
• May involve domestic travel ~ 20-50%

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, and financial planning resources.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Robust medical and life insurance packages with travel insurance where available.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Flexible, role-based work culture to support productivity and balance.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance and paid time off for new parents, caring for family, volunteering, and ERG participation.
• Wellbeing resources and on-site facilities where available.
• Employee discounts for various services.
• Location-based perks, such as transportation allowances or meal subsidies where available.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call 1-833-My Dow HR.