Program Manager

Triumvirate Environmental•Brighton, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking a Program Manager for its Operations team in the Midwest region. The Program Manager will lead operations at a client site in the Brighton, Michigan area and manage safety compliance, day-to-day operations, site compliance, and the profitability of the client's hazardous waste and safety program. This position reports to an Operations Manager. The role promotes a strong safety culture in collaboration with site operations, EHS teams, and lab personnel. It oversees safety audits, incident reporting and follow-up, employee safety training, safety documentation, and compliance with internal and client-specific procedures. The Program Manager also manages client business initiatives and projects—including lab cleanouts, decommissioning, and waste management—coordinates site activities, ensures accurate waste profiling and documentation, and identifies improvements in compliance and sustainability practices. The Program Manager mentors and trains onsite staff, supports their professional development, resolves team conflicts, and fosters a collaborative environment. The role also monitors hours and billing, reviews contract employee timesheets, supports customer service initiatives, participates in cost reviews, and develops and tracks performance and profitability KPIs. This safety-sensitive role frequently involves handling hazardous chemicals and biological waste and putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. The position requires regular lifting of up to 60 pounds, regular overtime, flexible hours Monday through Friday, and the ability to report to a designated office within one hour during rotating emergency-response shifts. The role is onsite at a client location in the Brighton, Michigan area. Pay range: $75,000–$85,000 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related major, or equivalent.
Prior knowledge, experience, and compliance with DOT, RCRA, and other applicable regulations.
Successful completion of an OSHA/DOT physical examination.
One year of team leadership experience.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
Must have a reliable form of transportation.
Must consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening, including THC.
Must participate in a random drug screening program, including THC, after employment.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
Must be willing to work flexible hours within the Monday-through-Friday work week.
Must be able to report to a designated office within one hour during rotating emergency-response shifts.
Frequently handle hazardous chemicals and biological waste and put on and take off personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in the environmental services or hazardous waste industry.
Project management experience.
Emergency response experience.
Active HAZWOPER 24- or 40-hour certification.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong safety culture by collaborating with site operations, EHS teams, and lab personnel.
Conduct and oversee quality STOP audits, report incidents, follow up on safety issues, and participate in incident reviews as necessary.
Train employees on stop work authority and safety practices, and maintain and update safety documentation.
Ensure compliance with internal and client-specific safety procedures.
Initiate and manage new business ventures for the client, including staffing and operational setup.
Oversee projects such as lab cleanouts, decommissioning, and waste management from scope definition through completion.
Serve as the primary contact for project coordination, manage ticketing systems, and address site-specific operational needs.
Ensure accurate waste profiling and documentation, manage routine meetings, and identify improvements in compliance and sustainability practices.
Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to onsite staff, manage training, and support professional growth.
Address and resolve team conflicts, maintain morale, and foster a collaborative work environment.
Coordinate client-specific training and onboarding and ensure staff meet required training and certification standards.
Monitor and adjust target hours and billing for accuracy and efficiency.
Review and approve contract employee timesheets and ensure correct billing.
Drive customer service initiatives, participate in cost reviews, and develop and track performance and profitability KPIs.