Sr Environmental Project Manager - Customer Implementation

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Mobile, AL

1d•$73,150 - $103,000•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Environmental Project Manager is part of a small team organized to launch and support new SES operations and provide backfill as needed. Reporting to the Implementation TM, the position manages exempt and non-exempt personnel and is deployed to new and existing customer locations to plan and direct onsite or remote operations at highly complex client sites with revenues over $0.5 million. The work involves storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and related services in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The manager oversees onsite personnel and third-party contractors, serves as a liaison between clients and vendors on service issues and contract management, maintains safety and environmental standards, and addresses regulatory, business, and personnel concerns by developing and implementing processes and solutions. The role also works with management to develop a strategic project roadmap and operational framework. Assignments continue until permanent site personnel are in place. The position is remote, but the employee must reside in or be willing to relocate to Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, or Ohio, and must live and work in the U.S. Travel within the U.S. is required 85% of the time. The role may occasionally involve labor-intensive work such as drum collection and bulking, and directly supervises at least two full-time exempt employees.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor's degree in a job-related field, or an accredited high school diploma or GED with four years of relevant work experience in lieu of the degree.
Five years of relevant experience in addition to the education requirement.
TWIC Card or ability to obtain one before starting.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of starting.
Valid driver's license.
Must live and work in the U.S.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, or Ohio.
Must be able to travel within the U.S. 85% of the time.
A REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative, or willingness to obtain one, may be required for air travel or federal-property access.
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required; testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, hair-follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Manage all operational aspects of new customer launches, including temporary and permanent personnel, until the site has sufficient trained staff to support operations.
Train permanent staff on WM and customer responsibilities and expectations.
Manage, measure, and track personnel responsibilities and daily activities; coordinate assignments, roles, and responsibilities for compliant and efficient work.
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring personnel are appropriately trained and comply with safety, environmental, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure team members maintain current certifications and training.
Coordinate transportation logistics for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including profiling, scheduling, manifesting, and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
Consult with clients to identify, design, and implement cost-saving opportunities and proposals.
Ensure compliance with WM, client, and government requirements by reviewing inspections and reporting; identify risks, implement corrective actions, and resolve issues promptly.
Review client and vendor financial obligations, including invoicing, reporting, and contracts; implement changes and processes to maintain contractual compliance while optimizing EBIT.
Directly supervise two or more full-time exempt employees.
Plan and direct onsite or remote activities at complex client locations, overseeing onsite personnel and third-party contractors.
Serve as liaison between clients and vendors regarding service issues and contract management.
Work with management to develop and implement a strategic project roadmap and operational framework.