Sustainability/Waste Minimization Manager

Job Description

At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems. Thinking differently and challenging the norm is our mandate. Every day we plan for the unexpected, develop critical insights, and deliver new, creative adaptive solutions.

APTIM firmly believes that when people can work together in better ways, it will be a better place to work, and our clients will benefit with better results. We actively practice the five principles of The Collaborative Way® which includes Listening Generously, Speaking Straight, Being For Each Other, Honoring Commitments and Acknowledge & Appreciate.

Job Overview:

APTIM's Sustainability team is seeking a Sustainability/Waste Minimization Project Manager for our zero waste/waste minimization practice to achieve growth in both the public and private sectors. This is an opportunity for a management level professional looking to further advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing APTIM's global sustainability growth strategy.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years demonstrated experience on solid waste related issues ideally including zero waste, waste minimization, sustainable materials management, organic waste diversion, recycling, and circular economy. The team environment is highly collaborative and dynamic. Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship management skills are required.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to meet or exceed stakeholder (customer, government, investor, employee) expectations in close partnership with business development and client relationship owners.
• Support and potentially lead waste-related proposal development.
• Lead project execution in areas including recycling, circular economy, sustainable materials management, and organic waste diversion.
• Assist with implementation of the marketing/communications strategy for sustainability and waste minimization to broaden the brand both internally and externally.
• Leverage existing relationships to support the growth of sustainability and waste minimization opportunities in California and throughout North America.
• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of management of different material streams, which may include:
• Conduct analysis of waste and recycling data, develop cost/benefit analyses, and develop feasibility reports.
• Speak technically to clients and other stakeholders at a level appropriate to the audience in support of business development efforts.
• Stay up to date on emerging regulations and trends in the field.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental policy, environmental studies, climate science, comprehensive planning, or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience on solid waste, recycling, zero waste, circular economy, plastics and packaging, and waste minimization strategies, etc.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategies that will deliver outcomes to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Experience supporting or leading proposal development.
• Demonstrated investment in training, continuing education, and industry certification preferred (, SWANA Zero Waste Training, or similar).
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner, with the added ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives.
• 4+ years' experience in several of the following areas:
• Solid waste management, recycling, zero waste, and circular economy
• Sustainable materials management
• Plastics and packaging
• Proven track record in developing, managing, and executing client solutions.
• Effective written/verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking experience.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and travel.
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APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted salary for this position is $90-100K.

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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