Water Project Manager

About the role

Clean Harbors is seeking a Water Project Manager to join our team. The Water Project Manager is primarily responsible for estimating remediation projects. This position will travel to field-based projects and, when not in the field, may travel to other branches as needed. This group focuses on water remediation, filtration, and water treatment projects. This is not a remote role. Location: MI preferred; all other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pay

$75,000 to $101,000 DOE; 15% annual bonus potential

Travel

25%+ out in the field at project sites

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Serve as a Project Manager for Clean Harbors Environmental Construction group for environmental, civil construction, and demolition projects
• Primarily responsible for proposal preparation, including cost estimates, work scopes, and schedules
• Act as an agent of business and be involved with developing relationships with key customers and understanding customers’ concerns and priorities
• Provide engineering and technical support to field service offices
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and as required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business
• With support of office management team, assist with procurement for projects including materials, equipment rental, temporary labor, and subcontractors
• Provide timely, concise, and relevant information to superiors and subordinates
• Provide technical support for proposal preparation, project cost estimates, and subcontractor selection and procurement
• Enforce policies and procedures as they relate to Health & Safety; measured off the district’s health and safety record
• Work closely with the Director of Health and Safety in resolving issues in an appropriate and timely manner

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, or related disciplines preferred
• 5 years of demonstrated project management/estimating experience in environmental remediation preferred
• Cost estimating experience and ability to develop and present project change orders
• Ability to review and interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong environmental remediation background and experience
• Computer literate and fully proficient in Windows-based business software including Word and Excel
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong customer management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing remedial sites
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required
• Ability to pass federal-level background checks once hired
• Ability to travel

Physical Requirements

• Navigate varying site conditions where steep slopes and rugged terrain may be present and walk several miles per day
• Lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Wear personal protective equipment that may restrict movement when required
• Walk and stand for extended periods; sit in equipment that may vibrate or jostle; climb and work at heights; pull/push, carry, grasp, reach, crawl, stoop, crouch, and maintain balance
• Speak, listen, understand, and write English; determine colors, depth perception, clarity of vision, and 20/20 eyesight (corrected or uncorrected)
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and a clean personal appearance; facial hair must comply with the company’s respiratory protection facial hair policy

Benefits

• Health and Safety is the company’s #1 priority (3-6-5)
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401(k) with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages
• Generous paid time off, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments