ES Field Project Manager

Republic Services•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

ES Field Project Managers exercise independent judgment and discretion while managing field service projects at client sites and facilities. They oversee the acquisition, performance, and completion of projects, serving as the primary field contact to ensure negotiated contractual requirements and work scopes are met. They are responsible for health and safety across field projects, including developing safety procedures based on project tasks and regulatory standards, verifying workers’ training and certifications, and ensuring customer-specific safety procedures are followed. They escalate issues, report daily activity, and manage resources personally or through onsite field service leads to support safe, compliant, and profitable projects. The role covers a broad range of project management activities, including contract management, quality control, supervision, accounting, health and safety, resource management, proposal preparation, project cost and revenue reporting, customer communication, and business development. Field work may include developing scopes of work and safety plans, waste characterization, shipping, waste profiling, and document preparation. The position also involves monitoring subcontractors, managing project spending and invoices, and ensuring company vehicles and equipment are maintained and operated safely.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of RCRA, DOT, TSCA, and other applicable regulations, typically gained through two or more years of progressively responsible experience in waste disposal, environmental site investigations, chemistry, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in field-related work or performing environmental site investigations.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Effective and professional communication skills and a strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan efficient use of equipment, employee, and fiscal resources.
Strong analytical skills to develop possible solutions to a wide range of issues.
Organizational skills and ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.
Good financial management and planning skills, including ability to understand financial terms, budgets, tables, and reports.
Ability to develop realistic, comprehensive plans that use resources efficiently.
Knowledge of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene.
Competence in field-related work involving industrial, construction, and environmental remediation situations.
Attention to detail and technical aptitude.
Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment, and select effective courses of action while controlling resources and expenditures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of field service projects, including contract management, quality control, project supervision, accounting, health and safety, and resource management.
Manage all phases of proposal preparation and submission, coordinating with proposal specialists and the assigned Territory Sales Executive.
Review contracts and negotiated changes before execution to understand requirements and confirm the ability to perform the work.
Develop scopes of work and safety plans, and perform waste characterization, shipping, waste profiling, and document preparation for field projects.
Create and track purchase orders to monitor spending, balance project budgets, and support profitability.
Work with the Operations Manager and General Manager to meet annual budgets.
Prepare project invoices at job completion, ensure they match customer quotes, and identify project scope or cost changes.
Contact clients to arrange payment on past-due accounts.
Develop and provide customer data and reports consistent with contract or purchase-order specifications.
Monitor subcontractor services for completeness or deficiencies and communicate to ensure job safety requirements are met.
Review and negotiate change orders.
Work with the sales team to propose customer solutions that comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in marketing to establish new accounts, serve existing accounts, and pursue new business opportunities.
Ensure company-owned vehicles and equipment operate properly and safely and receive required maintenance and repairs.
Ensure project cost reporting, revenue reporting, and other financial data are accurate and submitted on time.
Oversee field-project health and safety, including worker training and certification validation and compliance with customer-specific procedures.
Escalate issues, report daily activity, and manage resources to support safe, compliant, and profitable projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned or apparent.