Waste Project Manager

CleanHarbors•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Remote

About The Position

Clean Harbors’ remediation group is seeking a Waste Project Manager to oversee complex projects involving waste loading, handling, transportation by truck, rail, marine, and other methods, and disposal. The role is based in the Midwest United States, with Midwest locations preferred. It can be performed remotely up to 50% of the time; the remaining time involves travel to projects in the Midwest and, at times, nationwide. The manager leads teams that may include superintendents, foremen, equipment operators, and other professionals, and works with customers, field personnel, internal teams, and support staff to safely execute technical transportation and disposal projects. The customer base includes regulatory, government, and military organizations, and the role collaborates across Sales, Landfill, Transportation, TSDF, and local office networks. The position pays $90,000–$100,000 depending on experience, with an annual bonus and premium pay for projects requiring overtime. Company-paid travel expenses are provided. Clean Harbors highlights safety, competitive wages, health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, a company-matched 401(k), career development opportunities, paid time off, company-paid training, tuition reimbursement, and positive and safe work environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong customer management skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
Ability to travel as needed, including throughout the Midwest and sometimes nationwide.
Able to navigate varying site conditions, including steep slopes and rugged terrain, and walk several miles per day.
Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and wear personal protective equipment that may restrict movement.
Able to perform extended walking and standing, sit in vibrating or jostling equipment, climb and work at heights, and perform pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, crouching, and balancing.
Able to speak, listen, understand, and write English; meet stated requirements for color determination, depth perception, clarity of vision, and 20/20 eyesight, corrected or uncorrected.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment and personal appearance; facial hair must comply with the company’s respiratory protection policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
Five or more years of demonstrated experience in hazardous waste disposal processes.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Interface with sales and operations team members, customers, customer targets, and engineers.
Manage, arrange, and oversee large, technically and regulatorily complex projects involving waste loading, handling, transportation, and disposal of various waste streams.
Prepare required documentation, including proposals, cost estimates, work scopes, manifests, bills of lading, inspections, project status reports, and other records.
Prepare and submit site status and regulatory compliance reports as required.
Assist with financial tasks, including billing, budgets, forecasting, and period closure.
Develop relationships with key customers and understand their concerns and priorities.
Travel as needed to oversee projects, meet customers and field personnel, and work with customers.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management or required by business needs.