Field Service Project Manager - District Remediation

CleanHarbors•Kent, WA

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Service Project Manager to join its Remediation Team in the Pacific Northwest. The role manages large-scale projects at customer locations and works with team members, supervisors, branch leadership, customers, and other Clean Harbors business lines. Projects may include emergency spill response, hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, tank and pit cleaning, equipment decontamination, demolition, and hazardous-material handling. The position leads field teams and supports safe, high-quality project delivery for customers in regulatory, government, and military sectors, with travel to project locations across the region and the United States. The Project Manager oversees project planning, estimates and proposals, pre-mobilization, execution, cost and schedule controls, change and risk management, billing, documentation, and client satisfaction. The role includes both project-site and office work: approximately 30% of each workday is spent at a project site, with the remaining time in an office environment. Travel may be required on short notice, including commercial air travel. The company provides travel expenses, with meal expenses paid initially by the employee and reimbursed after submission of an expense report. The position requires substantial experience in the environmental or construction industry, including project management or field supervision, and hazardous-waste industry experience. Candidates must meet physical and safety requirements, maintain required training and credentials, and comply with company policies. Clean Harbors describes a focus on health and safety, sustainability, training, and career development. Compensation includes an annual salary and may include incentive compensation, along with a benefits package.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the waste industry, particularly hazardous-waste transportation and disposal.
At least 8 years of experience in the environmental or construction industry.
Experience related to project management or field supervision.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with field staff, laboratory staff, project managers, and other team members.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a team environment, follow senior-management direction, and mentor branch personnel.
Proficiency with computers, smartphones, web navigation, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to travel within the United States for emergency response, remediation, and demolition projects, sometimes on short notice, and to travel by commercial air.
Valid driver's license, a driving record satisfactory to Clean Harbors, and approval to operate light-duty vehicles.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and wear personal protective equipment, including air-purifying respirators, that may restrict movement.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods; sit in equipment that may vibrate or jostle; climb and work at heights; and perform pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, crouching, and balancing.
Ability to speak, listen, understand, and write English; color determination, depth perception, clarity of vision, and 20/20 eyesight, corrected or uncorrected.
Ability to comply with the company respiratory-protection facial-hair policy.
Complete an employment application and satisfy employment requirements, including a comprehensive pre-employment and annual fit-for-duty physical, drug screen, and background clearance.
Adhere to Clean Harbors policies and procedures and maintain current OSHA 40, RCRA, DOT, and other required training.
Maintain a professional standard of conduct.
Have a personal credit card for incidental expenses that may be expensed in accordance with corporate policies.

Responsibilities

Lead team meetings and plan and organize project work by monitoring workload, setting goals, and developing and executing action plans.
Maintain client relationships and hold regular client meetings to discuss current needs and future opportunities.
Communicate potential client opportunities to the Clean Harbors business development team.
Lead, motivate, and support project teams by setting expectations, measuring progress, taking corrective action, and encouraging teamwork.
Make timely decisions that support business and divisional goals; provide training, guidance, and development support to team members.
Assist the Business Leader with process improvement and onboarding new project managers; mentor other project managers and project engineers.
Review estimates for engineering compliance, risks and contingencies, material pricing, subcontract pricing, staffing, equipment, temporary facilities, and construction services.
Participate in estimate reviews, compile proposals with administrative support, present final estimates and proposals for leadership approval, and support scope definition with Business Development.
After project award, conduct pre-mobilization meetings, review drawings and specifications, define work packages, prepare engineering submittals, and complete the commercial handover.
Establish project baselines, schedules, progress plans, reporting formats, meeting cadence, and site-specific quality and safety plans; conduct internal and external kickoff meetings.
Implement and manage project risk and change management programs.
Chair project reviews and schedule reviews, issue regular reports, and coordinate with client teams during execution.
Monitor project budgets and forecasts, manage budget changes, submit billings accurately and on time, collect invoices, and maintain cash neutrality or positivity.
Manage materials and subcontractors according to the execution plan and procedures, and complete commercial project buyout according to schedule.
Ensure projects meet safety standards, contractual requirements, budgets, gross-margin targets, and schedule milestones.
Submit cost change orders and delay notices within contractual timeframes, quantifying and submitting them within 30 days of notice.
Complete handover documentation before the contractual substantial-completion milestone and deliver client work safely, on time, and at high quality.
Spend approximately 30% of work time at project sites reviewing progress and meeting with clients, representatives, supervisors, and subcontractors; complete and review project documents and plans in an office environment.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment and a professional appearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
Annual incentive bonus and operations bonus potential.
Group 401(k) with company matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Generous paid time off.
Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.
Professional-license maintenance reimbursement.
Travel expenses provided by the company; meal expenses are reimbursed after submission of an expense report.
Opportunities for growth and development throughout a career.
Positive and safe work environments.