Project Manager, Field Services

Arcwood Environmental, LLC•Lemont, IL

111d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcwood Environmental, a leader in industrial waste management since the 1970s, is seeking a Project Manager, Field Services. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with over 2,000 employees across the US, Arcwood provides innovative and compliant environmental solutions. The company emphasizes impactful work, growth opportunities, safety, and a collaborative environment. Arcwood is backed by EQT Infrastructure VI, a global investment firm, positioning the company for continued growth and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (required)
3+ years of experience in hazardous waste management or environmental services (remediation, emergency response, etc.) (required)
OR In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in hazardous waste management or environmental services (remediation, emergency response, etc.) (required)

Nice To Haves

Technical field degree (chemistry, engineering, environmental science) (preferred)
CHMM certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Preparing necessary equipment, labor, regulatory and technical aspects of projects, and managing projects from start to finish.
Determining project length and cost, and visiting customer sites as needed to ensure safety and satisfaction.
Supporting other project managers and more junior colleagues.
Prioritizing health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices.
Assessing project needs in terms of equipment and labor to determine project length and costs; maintaining responsibility for adherence to timeframes and budget.
Managing and conducting environmental assessments, investigations, and remediation activities for environmental remediation projects.
Completing projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
Assessing new projects, including technically complex ones, and developing written proposals and associated cost assessments.
Establishing the price for the work needed.
Developing project objectives through proposal preparation and planning, coordinating with leadership on activities like decontamination of equipment, spill remediation, tank cleaning, water blasting, and demolition.
Determining project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel, and reviewing contractor bids for waste disposal or destruction options.
Planning for project initiation by scheduling resources, submitting required paperwork, negotiating with regulatory agency personnel, and preparing written plans and compliance documents.
Completing site visits during projects to monitor progress and update clients.
Recognizing and negotiating changes in the original project plan and adjusting costs accordingly.
Maintaining favorable and productive client relationships throughout projects.
Managing Emergency Response projects, operations, activities, and personnel in the field.
Supervising Emergency Response crews.
Supervising personnel involved in field operations, planning work for safety, and instructing on proper methods and procedures.
Providing field service technical support to all field service locations and staff.
Participating in hiring, performance evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary process decisions.
Completing monthly billing approval and various administrative tasks.
Leading on all credit and collection items or issues related to the role’s projects.
Maintaining the ability to travel to customer sites and work in outdoor weather conditions.
Maintaining the ability to be on-call.
Performing field activities such as sample collecting if necessary.
Taking on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.