Environmental Solutions Manager

QUEST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC • The Colony, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Have you been looking for a company that you can get behind and feel good about the impact it has on sustainability and recycling efforts? Quest is a full-service environmental consulting and management group supporting the efforts of Fortune 500 companies seeking to maximize profits and mitigate risks and minimize their ecological footprints. If you want an opportunity where your efforts make an impact, Quest has an opportunity for you. The ideal person must be able to multi-task, work independently and have strong attention to detail while being able to collaboratively communicate across departments. Why Work at Quest? First off, we practice what we preach. We focus every day on recycling, reusing and repurposing where we can, and being socially responsible. Second, we take care of our employees’ wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) Plan, Life and STD. Company paid Life, Short term disability plan (voluntary employee-paid LTD is offered) Eligibility for health and life insurance plans: 1st of month following date of hire Remote/hybrid work environment 401k plan with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time Finally, we are just a modern, FUN and collaborative work environment. We’re a smaller company that provides opportunities for employees to advance within the company, so there is always room to grow. We offer a casual business environment (so, you can wear jeans), great incentives and rewards with a quarterly recognition program. ROLE SUMMARY The Environmental Solutions Manager is responsible for building, managing, and expanding long-term relationships with both clients and vendors while serving as a trusted advisor for environmental solutions, regulatory compliance, and waste stream optimization. This role delivers white-glove customer service and acts as a solution-finder for complex environmental and regulatory needs, including the management of waste stream opportunities through solution development and training of client personnel. The Environmental Solutions Manager oversees the procurement of environmental services, including negotiating contracts to ensure the most favorable terms, conditions, and pricing while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. In partnership with internal teams, this role seeks to expand the depth and breadth of the Company’s environmental service offerings within accounts and supports the successful implementation and ongoing management of those services. This position requires a hands-on, “on-the-ground” approach, working closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams. Travel is required up to 30%, with the potential for increased travel during the initial onboarding period for new key accounts or those that require site and facility audits.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S degree preferred or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in environmental affairs and waste management (hazardous, nonhazardous, & used oil) and recycling industry strongly preferred
• Waste identification/characterization/profiling
• Hazardous waste manifest preparation/tracking
• DOT Hazmat
• Regulatory inspections
• Regulatory permit compliance (preparation a bonus)
• Preparation/compliance with SWPPP and SPCC
• Regulatory reporting
• Recycling/Sustainability
• Previous experience working with clients in a fast-paced, highly complex, deadline-oriented service environment
• Disciplined organizational skills in all aspects of job duties with strong attention to detail
• Mastery in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Properly prioritizes tasks within their day and manages time wisely
• Ability to multi-task with high degree of attention to detail
• Flexible, uses critical thinking skills and is open to learning new ideas/skills.
• Successfully manages and is willing to assist others as a team
• Proven self-starter with growth potential, attentive to detail, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to acquire needed information from various sources.
• Must be able to travel domestically regularly and as business dictates
• Commercial Excellence – Demonstrates strong business acumen by understanding market dynamics, customer needs, and financial drivers. Makes informed, value-focused decisions that strengthen competitiveness, drive profitable growth, and deliver sustainable results for Quest and our customers.
• Communicative – Communicates clearly and consistently, listens actively, and shares information transparently. Encourages open dialogue, provides constructive feedback, and tailors communication to support alignment, collaboration, and shared success.
• Critical Thinker – Analyzes information objectively, asks the right questions, and evaluates options to make clear, well-reasoned decisions.
• Deliberate - Approaches work with focus and precision, uses data to guide decisions, and ensures actions are intentional and well-executed.
• Growth Mindset – Approaches the business with a competitive, results-driven mindset—seeking new customers, deepening vendor partnerships, and actively pursuing opportunities for growth. Maintains an athlete-like drive to win, fueling momentum, performance, and expansion across the organization.
• Innovative - Embraces change and continuous improvement by fostering creativity, learning, and transformation—challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional value and measurable success for clients.
• Integrity - Acts with honesty, transparency, and accountability—doing what’s right, not what’s easy—while following through on commitments and leading by example to build trust and reliability across the organization.
• Operational Excellence – Delivers high-quality outcomes through accurate data, streamlined processes, effective planning, and disciplined execution. Identifies inefficiencies, promotes best practices, and drives cross-functional collaboration to continuously improve performance, reliability, and service delivery across the organization.
• People-Focused - Builds trust, inspires engagement, and fosters an inclusive, one-team culture. Empowers others to grow and succeed by providing support, guidance, and opportunities, while valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging collaboration toward shared goals.
• Problem Solver – Identifies root causes, develops practical solutions, and works proactively to remove obstacles and move the work forward.
• Resilient - Adapts quickly to change, stays focused and composed under pressure, and demonstrates determination and continuous learning to overcome challenges and achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Key Accounts to support client-specific environmental services and specialized waste stream needs.
• Serve as a technical and solutions expert on environmental services, regulatory compliance, and waste stream optimization.
• Support solution development and implementation through client and vendor meetings, presentations, site and facility audits, and day-to-day service or procurement requests.
• Design and implement customized, compliant environmental and waste stream solutions, including on-site support and client training as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements across client operations and internal workflows to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate a robust vendor network for specialized and non-routine waste streams, ensuring performance, compliance, and service quality.
• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to align service capabilities with client needs.
• Manage procurement, contracts, pricing, and negotiations for environmental services, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Lead or support bid proposals for new environmental services, including vendor sourcing, pricing analysis, and scope development.
• Maintain awareness of environmental regulations and support audits, regulatory reviews, and required documentation.
• Support environmental audits, regulatory reviews, and documentation as required.
• Prepare customer-specific quarterly reports and maintain accurate data in client and vendor systems; provide system training as needed.
• Communicate risks, opportunities, and recommended solutions to leadership and collaborate cross-functionally to improve scalability and service delivery.
• Consistent and prompt attendance
• Other duties and projects as assigned and required of the business.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Life and STD
• Company paid Life
• Short term disability plan (voluntary employee-paid LTD is offered)
• Eligibility for health and life insurance plans: 1st of month following date of hire
• Remote/hybrid work environment
• 401k plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level