Solid Waste Senior Project Manager

HDR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Project Manager to lead technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in New England. The role focuses on project management while developing new opportunities and expanding HDR's presence in the region.

Travel to regional offices and client sites throughout the Northeast will be required. Primary responsibilities include leading projects, establishing client relations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring on-time deliverables; QA/QC procedures and contract

Qualifications

• Formal PE license and state registrations.
• Experience with NE state solid waste & recycling regulations and permitting.
• Experience with master planning and implementing waste diversion programs.
• Experience with organics management and organics facility design.
• Proven client relationship management with direct client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager or technical lead on solid waste projects of varying size.
• Establish and maintain client relations; assist in marketing and proposals.
• Coordinate staffing and workload across project development and execution.
• Deliver projects on schedule; support QA/QC procedures.
• Provide contract management support and liaison with finance and accounting.

Skills

Client relationship management

Waste master planning

Waste diversion programs

Organics facility design

Project leadership

Regulatory experience

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Project Manager with experience managing and performing technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in New England. This role is central to our strategy to expand our presence and develop new opportunities across New England, and we are seeking a candidate positioned to lead that growth. While project management will be the core responsibility, business development and client engagement will be critical to success. Travel to regional offices and client sites throughout the Northeast will be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 and execution phases.
• Complete deliverables and milestones on schedule.
• Work closely with Business/Accounting Manager, Project Managers and others on project reviews and updates as required.
• 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 New England Waste Sector Lead 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with New England state solid waste and recycling regulations and permitting
• Experience with solid waste master planning and implementation of waste diversion programs
• Experience with organics management and organics facility design
• Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management and evidence of experience interacting directly with clients
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Preference is given to Local Candidates