ES Field Project Manager

Republic Services•Santa Fe Springs, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ES Field Project Managers are responsible for exercising independent judgment and discretion while executing all aspects of field service project management duties at client sites/facilities. They ensure the successful acquisition, performance, and completion of projects, serving as the point of contact to meet negotiated contractual requirements and work scopes in the field. They are responsible for health and safety on all field projects, reviewing tasks, developing safety procedures, and ensuring all individuals have appropriate training and certifications, adhering to customer-specific health and safety procedures. ES Field Project Managers escalate issues, report daily activity, and ensure safe, compliant, and profitable projects, managing resources personally or through onsite field service leads.Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 billion. They serve 13 million customers and operate over 1,000 locations across North America. The company combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive efficiencies while maintaining local decision-making. Republic Services aims to exceed customer expectations and help them achieve sustainability goals, guided by values: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. With 41,000 team members, Republic Services boasts a high employee engagement score and an inclusive culture. In 2023, their Charitable Foundation positively impacted 4.6 million people through community grants focused on sustainable neighborhoods.Republic Services' strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing multiple waste streams sustainably via a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. Their growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. They expand their recycling and waste business through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, leveraging their 13 million customers and over 5 million daily pick-ups to aggregate materials for advanced recycling. Their environmental solutions capabilities help manage technical waste streams, with strong growth opportunities in areas like PFAS remediation. Sustainability innovation includes the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility, and Blue Polymers, a joint venture for sustainable packaging. They are also advancing decarbonization at landfills, with 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plans to expand to 115 by 2028. Republic Services has received recognition from Barron’s, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere, Fortune, Great Place to Work, and S&P Global for its sustainability and ethical practices.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential.
Knowledge of complex regulations specific to the environmental waste industry.
Effective and professional communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that equipment, employee, and fiscal resources are utilized in the most efficient manner.
High level of analytical skill to develop a range of possible solutions to address a wide range of issues.
Organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.
Good financial management and plan skills, ability to understand financial terms, budgets, tables, and reports.
Ability to develop realistic, comprehensive plans to make efficient use of resources.
Knowledgeable of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene.
Competent in field-related work pertaining to industrial, construction, and environmental remediation situations.
Must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude.
Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment and select effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
Knowledge and understanding of RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and other applicable regulations, typically gained through two or more years or progressively responsible experience in waste disposal, environmental site investigations, chemistry, or related field.
Minimum 2 years-experience in field-related work or performing environmental site investigations.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Some positions may require a bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field as required by customer contract.

Responsibilities

Actively engaged in all aspects of the project management duties including, but not limited to, contract management, quality control, project supervision, accounting, health & safety, and resource management.
Responsible for managing all phases of proposal preparation and submission.
Thoroughly reviews contracts and negotiated changes prior to contract execution to assure awareness of contents and requirements and ability to perform work.
Performs work including, but not limited to, scope of work development, safety plans development, waste characterization, shipping, waste profiling and document preparation for field projects.
Creates and tracks purchase orders to help monitor project spending and ensure all project budgets are balanced and achieving profitability.
Coordinate proposal activities with proposal specialist and the assigned Territory Sales Executive.
Works with Operations Manager and General Manager to ensure annual budgets are being met.
Creates project invoices at job completion to be sent to customers.
Ensures that invoices are reflected accurately as quoted to the customer and highlight any changes to the project scope and cost.
Contacts clients to arrange payment on past due accounts.
Develops and provides data and reporting to customers in a manner consistent with contract or purchase order specifications.
Monitors subcontractor services for completeness or deficiencies.
Communicates to ensure job safety requirements are being met.
Reviews and negotiates change-orders.
Works closely with sales team to propose customer solutions compliant with appropriate local, state, and federal regulations.
Participate fully in marketing efforts in establishing new accounts, servicing existing accounts, and procuring new business opportunities.
Responsible for assuring that all company-owned vehicles and equipment operate properly and safely and that required periodic maintenance and repairs are accomplished.
Ensure that project cost reporting, revenue reporting and other financial data are accurate and submitted timely.
Performs other, related duties as assigned or apparent.