Project Manager, Field Services

Arcwood Environmental, LLC•Lemont, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

At Arcwood Environmental, a pioneer in industrial waste management since the 1970s, we are committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with over 2,000 employees across the U.S., we provide innovative and compliant solutions for hazardous waste management, emergency response, onsite support, and technical solutions to thousands of clients. We are backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, which enhances our capabilities and reach. As a Project Manager, Field Services, you will be responsible for preparing necessary equipment, labor, regulatory, and technical aspects of projects, and for managing projects from start to finish. This role involves determining project length and cost, visiting customer sites to ensure safety and satisfaction, and supporting other project managers and junior colleagues. Arcwood values continuous learning, employee safety, and a collaborative environment, aiming to be the most trusted partner in environmental services by delivering agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., chemistry, engineering, environmental science)
CHMM certification

Responsibilities

Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
Assesses project needs in terms of equipment and labor to determine project length and costs; maintains responsibility for adherence to timeframes and budget throughout the project
Manages and conducts environmental assessments, investigations, and remediation activities for environmental remediation projects; completes projects by organizing and controlling project elements
Assess new projects, some of which are technically complex, and develops written proposals for the project and assess associated costs and establishes price for the work needed
Develops project objectives through proposal preparation and planning, coordinating with leadership (including decontamination of equipment, spill remediation, tank cleaning, water blasting, and demolition activities)
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigns personnel to respective phases/elements and reviews bids from contractors to determine waste disposal or destruction options
Plans for initiation of project by scheduling resources, submitting required paperwork, negotiating with regulatory agency personnel and prepares written plans and compliance documents
Completes site visits during project to monitor and keep client updated on progress; recognizes and negotiates changes in original project plan and adjusts costs accordingly while maintaining favorable and productive client relationships throughout project
Manages Emergency Response projects, operations, activities and personnel in the field; may supervise Emergency Response crew
Supervises personnel involved in field operations; plans work to ensure safe conditions and instructs on proper methods and procedures
Provides field service technical support to all field service locations and staff as requested
Participates in hiring, performance evaluation, promotion and disciplinary process decisions
Completes monthly billing approval and various administrative tasks; leads on all credit and collection items or issues as it relates to role’s projects
Maintains the ability to travel to customer sites and work in outdoor weather conditions as needed; maintains ability to be on-call
May perform field activities such as sample collecting if necessary
Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization