Landfill Remediation and Restoration Manager

WASTE CONNECTIONS

Senior Project Manager – Landfill Remediation & Restoration

Location: Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Castaic, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: District Manager
Travel Required: Yes (up to 10%)

Compensation: Base salary of $175K/yr with 50%-60% bonus potential, outstanding benefits and relocation assistance as necessary

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the remediation and Restoration (R&R) of a landfill site.  This is a critical leadership position that requires extensive environmental, health and safety regulatory experience, strong technical acumen, and direct field experience managing environmental remediation projects. A successful candidate will oversee all phases of the R&R project, from planning and design through execution and monitoring, ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all activities associated with a landfill R&R project.
• Serve as a primary liaison with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state and local agencies, stakeholders, and community representatives.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental statutes, regulations and guidance.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Provide direct supervision and coordination of multiple contractors, subcontractors, and technical consultants.
• Oversee field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of site investigations, remedial actions, long-term monitoring, and restorative work.
• Interpret waste by-product, and environmental media technical data as well as risk assessments.  Assess engineering designs for various site mitigation and restorative measures.
• Lead the review of project documentation including work plans, remedial designs, health and safety plans, and progress reports.
• Anticipate and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and strategic problem-solving.
• Deliver clear, concise, and persuasive communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on project direction, regulatory issues, and technical decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental project management, with a strong focus on CERCLA remediation.  Experience in the mitigation of complex, dynamic landfill environments is a plus
• Extensive field-based experience in the mitigation of contaminated sites.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state environmental regulations and guidance.
• Proven ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary teams and multiple contractors simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher preferred.
• PE, PG, and/or CHMM credentials a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience managing Superfund projects from the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) through Remedial Design/Remedial Action (RD/RA).
• Familiarity with EPA's Superfund program requirements and procedures.
• Ability to lead public meetings and engage with concerned community members and other stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and within budget under high visibility and regulatory scrutiny.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus with stock and cash eligibility components
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match, and ESOP Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and professional development support

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.