Waste Project Manager (Chicago)

Title : Waste Project Manager

Location : Chicago, IL

Direct Hire

Starting Pay : Up to 90k depending on experience

Excellent Benefits : Health, dental, vision, 401k match

We are hiring for a Project Manager to join our team at a manufacturer in Chicago, IL . The Project Manager coordinates all onsite activities at client location or locations in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following Federal, state and local regulations. Supervises and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental compliance.

Shift Details

Shift : 1st Shift

Schedule : Monday- Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m.

Responsibilities And Job Duties

• Comply with all management system policies and procedures.
• Manage client and vendor financial obligations, including invoicing, reporting, record keeping, and contract management, while coordinating logistics for the transportation of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste from client sites, including characterizing, profiling, scheduling, manifesting, and physically loading waste (bulk and drummed).
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring site personnel receive proper training to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Proactively work with clients to establish reuse, reduction, and recycling options that help achieve waste targets.
• Track production, waste, and budget variances, routinely communicating status with clients and the Regional Manager.
• Read and interpret analytical data used to characterize waste streams.
• Identify out-of-scope and episodic projects, collaborating with the Regional Manager and clients to quote projects and profile materials before providing service.
• Maintain environmental compliance by conducting regulatory and client-specific inspections and audits applicable to the facility.
• Manage the contract according to the current budget and seek internal and external cost savings.
• Supervise personnel necessary to fulfill contract requirements.
• Complete all other assignments made by MPS management and clients.

Requirements And Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications