Hazardous Materials Project Manager

Arch Environmental Group•Southfield, MI

19d•$62,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Arch Environmental Group, Inc. (AEG) is seeking an outgoing and hard-working team-oriented project manager to help lead our group of environmental professionals on the safeEARTH Team; the team that is responsible for hazardous waste management, lab packs, waste consulting services, industrial cleaning, and emergency spill response. The Project Manager 2 will be expected to provide leadership support to our team and ensure that technical and regulatory requirements, safety initiatives, schedule, cost, and contractual obligations are achieved for a variety of waste-related projects. The potential candidate should be able to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment, exercise project authority, and mentor less experienced team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or science-related discipline and 5+ years of relative project experience on hazardous waste projects; or a minimum of 8+ years of relative project experience on hazardous waste projects.
Advanced knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local hazardous materials and hazardous waste laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste, and universal waste management industry.
Advanced knowledge of US Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Advanced knowledge of environmental sampling and sample handling techniques and requirements.
Commercial Driver’s License – CDL-B with Hazmat Endorsement or previous driving experience preferred.
Health and safety focused.
Leadership and strong ability to work under pressure in a collaborative environment.
Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.
Understanding of project risk management and ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution.
Strong client service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Proficient computer skills with MS Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
This is a full-time position.
This position is performed in a mix of field and office environments with flexible work hours based on project and client needs, but with anticipated typical work hours of Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This position allows for limited work opportunities.
50%-75% of time may be performed in the field in varying environmental conditions.
Candidate must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening, hazmat physical, and respiratory function testing to operate in respirator-controlled environments.
This position is also required to have weekend “on-call” commitments two weekends per month.
Limited personal vehicle use for travel to/from project sites is expected.

Nice To Haves

Possession of any of the following certifications and accreditations preferred:
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training completed and up to date
EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator training (40 CFR Parts 262 & 265)
DOT Hazardous Materials training (49 CFR Part 172)
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Plan, oversee, and perform hazardous waste management projects, including lab packs and waste consolidation projects.
Prepare chemical inventories and waste profiles for proper waste handling and/or disposal.
Conduct sampling of chemical wastes.
Plan, oversee, and perform industrial cleaning projects.
Coordinate, oversee, and perform chemical spill responses.
Coordinate and oversee subcontractors as necessary to complete projects.
Complete regulatory documents for compliant transport and disposal of waste materials.
Perform regulatory compliance auditing and reporting.
Ensure compliance with waste and other environmental regulations for both AEG and projects performed for clients.
Complete projects in a safe, compliant, and timely manner.
Perform pre-project activities including developing budgets, preparing proposals, and establishing scopes of work and schedules.
Project planning, scheduling, and resource management to meet project commitments.
Provide waste-related technical support to other project managers and other teams.
Lead, mentor, and support the project team with the goal of maximizing performance and efficiency.
Assist in the training of junior team members.
Efficiently and accurately detail job performance details on a daily basis, including, but not limited to, billable and non-billable activities, submit expense receipts, and record mileage related to business travel.
Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on position growth and development, client need, and company goals and objectives for growth.