Senior Remediation Manager, EHS

Howmet; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity Employee Resource Groups

Learning & Development programs

Onsite cafeteria with city view

Job summary

Howmet in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Remediation Manager to lead environmental remediation projects across various sites. This position requires overseeing consultants, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal applicant will have extensive project management experience in environmental assessment and remediation.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or physical science field, with significant experience in managing remediation projects and teams. The role offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of environmental remediation experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and budgets.
• 5+ years of team or consultant management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental remediation projects effectively.
• Oversee contractors and consultants on project execution.
• Engage with regulatory agencies for project approvals.

Skills

Project management

Environmental remediation

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or physical science

Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s Corporate EHS organization has an immediate opening for a Senior Remediation Manager. This position is responsible for managing environmental remediation projects at active, legacy and legal liability sites, through technical oversight of consultants and contractors, and interfacing with Howmet locations, corporate resources, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders on long‑term strategic directions for implementing effective remedies.

Reporting to the Vice President of EHS, Sustainability & Security, the Senior Remediation Manager's primary focus is management of site assessment, remediation and long‑term Operation and Maintenance (O&M) projects at sites with contaminated soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water or sediment as a result of historic operations at current and legacy facilities and off‑site disposal sites. This role closely interacts with internal customers at the Corporate (EHS, Legal, Finance), business unit, and location levels. The ideal candidate has a broad project management experience with environmental assessment, remediation design and implementation, and long‑term O&M; has a proven record as an effective communicator and champion to successfully execute projects across different regulatory frameworks and has an "owner" mind‑set for near‑term cost control and minimizing long‑term liabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to consultants and contractors responsible for executing projects for a portfolio of sites.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity and shifting priorities.
• Guide technical implementation of assessment and remediation projects to achieve the desired objectives.
• Manage project budgets, expenditures, and schedules.
• Review remediation strategies and site reserves on a minimum annual basis.
• Oversee contractor pre‑qualification, bidding, selection, and contract award process for projects.
• Engage with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to secure acceptance and approval of project strategies in a timely manner.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain records in conformance with Howmet's remediation record‑keeping and project management systems, environmental regulatory requirements, and Howmet procurement requirements and accounting standards.
• Design, implement and prepare various periodic reports as needed.
• This role is based out of the corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in engineering (civil, environmental, chemical), physical science (geology), or business from an accredited program.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive environmental remediation experience with proven successes in site characterization, remedial design and implementation, and cost‑effective long‑term Operation and Maintenance (O&M).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing multiple environmental remediation projects and associated budgets concurrently; overall multi‑project management experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of management of staff and/or oversight of consultants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, metals, chemical, aerospace, or corporate environmental organization.
• Experience with human health and ecological risk assessments.
• Acquisition and divestiture experience, including retained liabilities.
• Solid understanding of remediation regulatory programs and requirements, including state programs, RCRA (US Law: Resources Conservation and Recovery Act), and Superfund.
• Proven expertise and problem‑solving in the assessment and remediation of sites with chlorinated solvent contamination.
• Experience with developing and implementing site strategies and remediation reserve estimates.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.

Howmet Aerospace reserves the right to modify work location expectations based on evolving business needs.

Salary Range: $130k - $160k/year approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Benefits

• You’ll receive a generous 401k retirement plan, medical insurance, and free access to additional resources such as our Employee Assistance Program.
• Diversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments that leverage the diversity of backgrounds, experience and thought within our organization.
• Ongoing opportunities to participate in a wide variety of Learning & Development programs.
• Offers a hybrid work schedule, promoting a collaborative work environment and flexibility.
• Participate in corporately sponsored volunteer service events.
• Opportunities to plan and/or attend organized social & community‑based activities to build your network.
• Onsite cafeteria options with a terrace overlooking the city, direct access to the Riverwalk, and a close proximity to PNC Park.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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