Industrial Waste Project Manager

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Job Summary
Plans and directs all onsite activities for one IWP customer (including multiple sites for the customer) in relation to the dewatering and thermal drying of industrial sludges and the recovery of reclaimable commodities. Follows WM established EH&S policies and procedures and applicable federal, state & local regulations. Manages and plans activities of onsite personnel including multiple shifts for 24/7 operations and events. Acts as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues, scheduling, and contract management. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Schedules and coordinates personnel, equipment and subcontractors for event and long-term dewatering and thermal drying projects as directed by the IWP Senior Project Site Manager.
• Consults with appropriate IWP leaders and clients to identify and implement dewatering optimization plans. Works in conjunction with IWP Engineering and Business Development teams to evaluate growth opportunities by performing site visits and job walks. Performs sample feasibility lab studies and authors standardized sample performance and recommendation reports.
• Provides daily oversite of assigned projects and field personnel including rig up & demobilization and routine operations.
• Ensures daily, weekly, monthly and annual equipment maintenance and repair actions are performed timely within established Company guidelines and communicated to the Senior Project Site Manager.
• Assists with interviews for prospective IWP personnel. Leads onsite IWP new hire onboarding processes, manages on the job training.
• Participates in check-in meetings with assigned direct reports and manager.
• Ensures compliance with client, government regulations and Company policies and procedures by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Reports, documents and resolves all issues in a timely manner. Promotes a consistent culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties to comply with customer, Company safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.
• Manages and directs IWP reporting and invoicing requirements. Works in conjunction with the IWP financial partners and assigned IWP Senior Project Manager to provide timely and accurate information for client invoicing, reporting, budget planning, operational expenses and contracts.
• May occasionally be required to cover for vacations, events and step-up responsibilities as required or assigned by manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of hourly employees. This includes:

• Direct supervision of up to 4 on-site employees and contractors.
• Regularly responsible for assigning activities to other employees who perform work similar or closely related. Will also make final supervisory decisions and is accountable for actions taken with team members.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in job 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 operation and maintenance of dewatering and/or thermal drying equipment experience as well as prior supervisory experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• TWIC card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting
• 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.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Profit and loss (budgeting).
• Project management.
• Customer service and vendor management.
• An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.
• Supervisory and team building skills.
• Creative problem solving and innovative thinker.
• Effective and concise communication.
• Adept decision making.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
• Strong business acumen and financial knowledge.
• Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude and have experience performing work with hand tools.

Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 80 pounds most of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day;
• Normal setting for this job is: indoor and outdoor with frequent and permanent job site presence.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

The expected base pay range for this [office/on-site or hybrid] position is $72,270 - $100, 300. 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.

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