Project Manager

  • Full-time
  • Contract type: Standard

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

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.  Works closely with the Account Manager and Operations Manager in preparing project estimates, proposals, and contract preparation.  Conducts job walks and attends necessary pre-bid meetings.   

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

  • Manages team(s) including hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions.    
  • Complies with all applicable governmental regulations, and VES-TS policies and procedures.
  • Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services that benefit customers.
  • Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and/or potential problems.
  • Comply with and enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork. 
  • Ensure completion of all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA as well as updated refresher courses instituted by the company.
  • Oversees the operation and maintenance of all equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background: 

  • BS in Chemistry or BA in related science discipline or equivalent work experience required
  • 5 to 7 years of hazardous waste experience required
  • 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of disposal capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
  • Computer proficient in windows, word, excel, and access or other company programs
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines, simultaneous tasks, and multiple projects/people as necessary
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Possess ability to follow through on projects to completion.
  • Complete knowledge and understanding of contract provisions and terms.  
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills
  • Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry and hazards of chemicals
  • Strong knowledge of 40 and 49 CFR and frequently used citations

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

  • A valid Drivers License is required
  • Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B) is required.
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER Training

Additional Information

Targeted Annual Pay Range: Minimum of $70000 to a maximum of $80000

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. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to  12% Annual Performance Bonus

Job posting is short term (e.g ., 6 months or less)

We are an 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.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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