Environmental Operations Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Moon Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage landfill post-closure and remedial projects with an annual value of approximately $3 million at closed facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. The role coordinates work and cash flow to achieve project outcomes and focuses heavily on environmental compliance and regulatory affairs. The normal work setting is 40% field-based, primarily at closed landfills, and 60% office-based at the Pittsburgh/Moon Township office. Travel for inspections, monitoring, meetings, training, and program administration is necessary and may involve overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution plus seven years of relevant work experience.
Seven years of relevant work experience, in addition to the education requirement where applicable.
Ability to directly supervise 15–20 contractors and/or technical consultants.
Ability to coordinate work and cash flow to achieve desired project outcomes.
Required use of motor coordination and finger dexterity, such as keyboarding or machine operation, for part of the workday.
Ability to occasionally exert physical effort handling objects weighing less than 30 pounds.
Ability to work around occupational risks, including cuts, burns, and exposure to toxic chemicals, for part of the workday.
Ability to work in conditions involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements for part of the workday.
Ability to travel for site inspections, monitoring, meetings, training, or program administration, possibly including overnight stays.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if needed for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, STEM, or an equivalent field.
Knowledge of environmental regulations, health and safety, and contract management.
Supervisory experience.
Computer-based word processing, data management, and information presentation skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office and Power BI.
Ability to learn job-related technical software, including app-based technologies for digital inspections, reporting, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

Supervise site contractors and consultants performing operations and maintenance work, ensuring quality and timeliness.
Oversee routine operations, monitoring, maintenance, and construction activities; monitor permitting and compliance issues.
Minimize operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
Develop or gain working knowledge of site-specific operating and maintenance requirements, including landfill gas, leachate, water treatment, landfill cover, surface water management, environmental monitoring, and ancillary systems.
Serve as a liaison in regulatory and community relationships when necessary.
Comply with and promote adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and applicable regulations.
Meet financial review deadlines and complete corporate-directed programs on time.
Oversee personnel needs, including employee selection, coaching, training, and performance evaluation; provide input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Assist with budget preparation and adhere to budgets at assigned sites.
Maintain landfill property cleanliness and upkeep through inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
Conduct or attend safety meetings to support favorable employee relationships, morale, productivity, and efficiency.
Provide training and job-related presentations as needed.
Prepare, update, and submit required reports on time.