Project Manager- Total Waste Management
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Westland
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA subsidiary of
Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000
employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Please visit our websiteJob DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia's
comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as
well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.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. Prepares project estimates, proposals, and assists with
contract preparation.Primary Duties/responsibilities:
- Responsibility for all functions of project management
including quality, financial, compliance, data, etc.
- Manages the assigned internal personnel, equipment, materials
and subcontractors. Ensure all administrative and control
requirements are met in accordance with the division's management
and control practices.
- Ensures work performance is planned and coordinated according
to schedule, quality, sustainability and budget objectives.
- Develops Continual Improvement Plans to meet cost savings and
sustainability projects in relation to waste.
- Obtain pricing and quote the customer for out of scope/new
projects
- Assist implementation team to transition new locations (as
applicable) into Total Waste Management Program
- Maintains the project work-site in a safe and environmentally
sound condition per DOT, EPA and other requirements as needed.
- Acts as VRS single point of contact with the customer for all
responsible locations including communicating with the customer on
up to daily basis and coordinating monthly/quarterly meetings with
stakeholders.
- Coordinating with local internal resources to deliver needed
waste services.
- Maintain a problem solving attitude and attempt to procure
additional work.
- Direct the overall plan to meet customer safety,
sustainability, quality and budget objectives.
- Manage and supervise subcontractors. Initiate corrective action
for unsatisfactory performance in accordance with company
regulations.
- 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.
- Conduct periodic site visits at customer locations on an
initial and ongoing basis. Prepare and plan prior to the start of
site visits as necessary.
- Other duties as assignedWork Environment:
- Travel up to 30%
- Ability to perform site walks inside and outside of customer
plants.
- Pass a medical and drug testQualificationsEducation /
Experience / Background:
- BS in Environmental Sciences or Policy/Sustainability/Chemistry
or BA in a related science discipline or equivalent work experience
required
- 3-5 years of sustainability/ waste experience requiredKnowledge
/ Skills / Abilities:
- Problem-solving skills - decision-making ability, long-term
vision, seasoned judgment. Ability to inspire a common vision.
- Understands VES-IS lines of business.
- Outstanding knowledge of the customers industry with regards to
organizational structure, maintenance, services, operations, and
safety.
- Skills in supervision, planning, coordination, budget
preparation, contract negotiations, and human community and labor
relations.
- Understands key financial indicators and success measures.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledgeable in information systems.
- Ability to drive change while maintaining operational
effectiveness.
- Strong skills in analysis and problem solving.
- Strong administrative skills.Required Certification / Licenses
/ Training:
- A valid Driver's License is required
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Training preferred
- DOT, RCRA Training preferredAdditional InformationWe 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.
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