Project Manager

Job description

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.  Involved in full life-cycle project management. 

Primary Duties /Responsibilities: 

·  Manages service team, including performance management.     
·  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. 
·  Complete holding tank functions.
·  Prepare work orders.
·  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 preferred
·  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 proficiency
·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·  Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
·  Strong customer service orientation
·  Possess ability to follow through on projects to completion.
·  Complete knowledge and understanding of contract provisions and terms.  
·  Strong management and leadership skills
·  Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

·  Valid Drivers License required
·  Commercial Driver’s License (B) required
·  40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

Additional Information

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.

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.