Senior Project Manager

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Our Northeast Environmental business is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their Waste Management team! In this role, you will lead and expand our solid waste and alternative waste processing teams across the U.S., with a focus on the Northeast region of the US. You’ll shape strategic plans, identify client needs, and deliver cutting-edge solutions in areas like anaerobic digestion, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, and emerging technologies. You’ll also support traditional waste management projects including landfill expansions, closures, and transfer stations. 

This is your opportunity to build lasting client relationships, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with industry leaders to champion innovative project delivery!

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organization's HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions.
• Research: Achieve specific goals for a designated part of a research program. Involves working within established research systems.
• Project Management: Deliver projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Waste Management: Manage specific segments of waste management, involving waste reduction programs, waste segregation, compliance, storage, transport, and disposal.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

What you will bring to the team: 

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical field of study
• Professional licensure preferred (PE or PG)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the waste and alternative waste processing sector including business development, project management, and technical leadership
• Experience in organic waste processing and waste technologies 
• Ability to engage and influence various stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams

If you’re interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your application below!

Salary range: $94,000 - $172,000 based on experience.

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