Environmental Project Manager - Saginaw, MI

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Saginaw, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and directs all onsite activities at a client location related to the storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other services, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Manages and plans onsite personnel activities and serves as a liaison between the client and vendors on service issues and contract management. Maintains established safety and environmental standards. The role coordinates waste transportation logistics, including profiling, scheduling, manifesting, and physically loading bulk and drum loads. It consults with clients on cost-saving opportunities, oversees compliance inspections and reporting, resolves issues, and administers client and vendor financial obligations. The role promotes safety through personnel training and may occasionally involve labor-intensive activities such as drum collection and bulking. The position operates in a mix of office and plant/field environments and routinely uses standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
Two years of relevant work experience in addition to the education requirement.
HAZWOPER certification upon hire.
RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience upon hire.
OSHA 24-Hour Certification upon hire.
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required, potentially including urinalysis, oral swab, hair follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation logistics from client sites, including profiling, scheduling, manifesting, and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
Consult with clients to identify, design, and implement cost-saving opportunities and proposals.
Perform inspections and reporting to ensure compliance with client and government regulations, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Administer client and vendor financial obligations, including invoicing, reporting, and contracts.
Ensure site personnel are properly trained and comply with safety, environmental, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Occasionally perform labor-intensive activities, such as drum collection and bulking.
Plan and direct onsite activities and manage onsite personnel.
Serve as liaison between clients and vendors regarding service issues and contract management.
Maintain established safety and environmental standards.