Environmental Project Manager
Company: Waste Management
Location: Dickinson Center
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
WM , a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of
comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We
are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence,
professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million
customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal
markets throughout North America through a network of collection
operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and
waste-based energy production projects. Why Work for WM? Stability.
Growth. People-First Culture . About the Environmental Project
Manager Role Plans and directs all onsite activities at client
location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of
hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services
following federal, state & local regulations. Manages and plans
activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client
and vendors in relation to service issues and contract management.
Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental
issues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Coordinate
logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and
physically loading bulk and drum loads. Consult with client to
identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and
proposals. Ensure compliance with client and government regulations
by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all
issues in a timely manner. Administer client and vendor financial
obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts. Promote
culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained
to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental,
federal, state and local regulations. May occasionally be required
to perform labor-intensive activities (e.g., drum collection and
bulking). Supervisory Responsibilities The highest level of
supervisory skills required in this job is the management of
supervisory employees. This includes: Direct supervision of
approximately 2 full-time operations level employees.
Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of
the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Education and
Experience Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in
Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or
in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four
(4) years of relevant work experience. Experience: Two (2) years of
relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements RCRA
and DOT regulatory compliance experience required. OSHA 24-Hour
HAZWOPER Certification required. Valid Drivers License
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or
alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract
requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug
hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing. Other Knowledge,
Skills or Abilities Required Profit and loss (budgeting). Project
management. Customer service and vendor management. An
entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to
creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value
to existing customers. Supervisory and team building skills.
Creative problem solving and innovative thinker. Effective and
concise communication. Adept decision making. Strategic thinking.
Strong leadership and relationship building skills. Strong business
acumen and financial knowledge. Self-motivated and directed with a
keen sense of urgency to deliver results. Work Environment Listed
below are key points regarding environmental demands and work
environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with
finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.)
most of the work day; Required to exert physical effort in handling
objects up to 50 pounds most of the work day; Required to be
exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns,
exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the work day; Required
to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors,
noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day;
Normal setting for this job is: indoor and outdoor with frequent
visits to sites The expected base pay range for this on-site
position is $80,000 - $90,000. This range represents a good faith
estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a
successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors
including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training,
certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition,
this position is eligible for a bonus of 10%. Benefits At WM, each
eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package
including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term
Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on
401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays,
and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If
this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for,
please click "Apply.
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