Project Manager

Position Purpose

Responsible for supervising a team(s) of field employees in providing services to clients that result in the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Coordinates subcontractors and field personnel within the job specifications and regulatory guidelines. Provides guidance and training to all field service employees.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Manages the assigned internal personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Ensures work performance is planned and coordinated according to schedule, quality, sustainability and budget objectives.
• Develops Continual Improvement Plans to meet cost savings and sustainability projects in relation to waste.
• Obtains pricing and quotes the customer for out of scope/new projects.
• Aids implementation team to transition new locations (as applicable) into Total Waste Management Program.
• Maintains the project work-site in a safe and environmentally sound condition per DOT, EPA and other requirements as needed.
• Acts as VRS single point of contact with the customer for all responsible locations including communicating with the customer on up to daily basis and coordinating monthly/quarterly meetings with stakeholders.
• Coordinates with local internal resources to deliver needed waste services.
• Directs overall plan to meet customer safety, sustainability, quality and budget objectives.
• Manages and supervises subcontractors. Initiates corrective action for unsatisfactory performance in accordance with company regulations.
• Initiates corrective action for any violations.
• Complies with all applicable governmental regulations, and VES-TS policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and acts on opportunities to increase value added services that benefit customers.
• Maintains a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and/or potential problems.
• Conducts periodic site visits at customer locations on an initial and ongoing basis.
• Prepares and plans prior to the start of site visits as necessary.

Qualifications

• Education / Experience / Background: BS in Environmental Sciences or Policy/Sustainability/Chemistry or BA in a related science discipline or equivalent work experience required. 3-5 years of sustainability/waste experience required.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Problem-solving skills - decision-making ability, long-term vision, seasoned judgment. Ability to inspire a common vision. Understands VES-IS lines of business. Outstanding knowledge of the customers industry with regards to organizational structure, maintenance, services, operations, and safety. Skills in supervision, planning, coordination, budget preparation, contract negotiations, and human community and labor relations. Understands key financial indicators and success measures. Computer literacy. Knowledgeable in information systems. Ability to drive change while maintaining operational effectiveness. Strong skills in analysis and problem solving. Strong administrative skills.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• A valid Driver's License is required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Training preferred.
• DOT, RCRA Training preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Travel up to 30%
• Ability to perform site walks inside and outside of customer plants.
• Pass a medical and drug test.

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.