Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager (PM) primary function will be to support operations managers with project preparation, research, technical planning, development of safe work procedures, developing project budgets, and communications toward managing expenses and overall project objectives. The PM will also provide training and guidance as required to operations personnel to ensure the highest level of safety is displayed in the field. In addition, the PM will support emergency response teams often filling the role of homebase coordinator.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical support to specialized services team.
• Work with the business development team and account managers to secure project work while ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Research and development to implement new procedures to support operations teams while striving to continuously increase levels of safety.
• Assist districts with major project pre-planning, scheduling, asset securement, rentals, sub-contractors, daily tracking, and project closure.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to understand financials to support operations managers with business strategies.
• Complete price estimates/quotations for specialized services scopes of work. Includes background research and technical writing.
• Complete technical closure reports and provide to customers and/or regulatory organizations.
• Participate in field work from time to time to support operations.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Work with District Manager to review growth opportunities.
• Other duties as directed or required.

Requirements

• Experience and strong knowledge in environmental industry.
• Experience and strong knowledge of heavy equipment and overall industrial services.
• Project management and leadership training.
• Familiarity technical project planning.
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate team members while focusing on the overall success of the group.
• University diploma/degree in sciences and/or business would be considered an asset.
• Be available outside of regular business hours from time to time to help coordinate project work and provide technical guidance when required.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and execute.
• Excellent knowledge of operations.
• Strong knowledge of trucks and equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent team player while putting team success ahead of personal accomplishment.
• Excellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to ever changing situations and schedule changes to meet the requirements of GFL customers.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually