Senior Environmental Project Manager

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•East Peoria, IL

3d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and directs all onsite or remote activities at highly complex client locations with revenues over $3.5MM - $4MM, in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of multiple hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state and local regulations. Manages and plans activities of onsite personnel or third-party contractors. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues and contract management. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues. Identify regulatory, business, personnel concerns, develop and implement processes and solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in job related field, or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited), and 4 years of relevant work experience
5 years of relevant experience is required (in addition to education requirement)
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements.
Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

24 or 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred
OSHA 10 or 30 Certification preferred
RCRA Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, measure, and track personnel daily responsibilities and activities.
Coordinate team assignments, roles and responsibilities to ensure compliant and efficient completion of work responsibilities.
Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations. Ensure that all team members maintain up to date certifications and training.
Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
Consult with client to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals.
Ensure compliance with WM client and government regulations by reviewing necessary inspections and reporting. Identify areas of risk and develop and implement corrective actions. Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
Review and comprehend client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts. Enact changes and processes to maintain contractual compliance while optimizing EBIT.
May occasionally be required to perform labor-intensive activities (e.g., drum collection and bulking).