Environmental Project Manager

Organization

Waste Management

Job Posted

April 4, 2025

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Alison Overby

Contact Email

aoverby1@wm.com

Contact Phone

612-258-2897

Deadline to Apply

Location

Bedford, IN
United States
Leveraging our infrastructure, innovation and expertise, we have set three bold sustainability ambitions: material is repurposed, energy is renewable and communities are thriving. By investing in technology to maximize the reuse of materials, the systems and infrastructure to advance decarbonization and the tools and educational resources to empower people to live sustainably, we’re Building Today, For Tomorrow®.

Summary

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. 

  • 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).

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Qualifications

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 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Prior waste industry experience preferred
  • 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.

Compensation Information

 The expected base pay rate for this on-site position is $70,000- $75,000 annually. 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 10% annual target bonus.