Senior Landfill Project Manager

Job Description

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,000 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

This opening provides an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to our growing Landfill Engineering team. Although a preferred location would be in one of our Ohio office locations, other accommodations can be considered, based on experience and project development opportunities. As a Senior Project Manager, you will join our multi-disciplinary project teams as we develop and implement solutions to complex problems and materials management needs. You will work with an established team that works on varied solid waste management-related activities including planning, design and permitting, construction QA/QC and certification, operational assistance, closure, and beneficial use/harvesting at municipal, industrial and power generation facilities. You will be responsible for developing proposals, interfacing with clients and regulatory agencies, and mentoring/guiding other professionals. Join our dynamic team of professionals during an exciting time of change and growth.

Responsibilities:

Lead safety culture within project teams, including following safety protocols for all projects and visiting project sites

Develop strategy, scope of work, and budgets for projects;

Manage large projects including complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams

Perform and oversee the completion of complex technical research, calculations, modeling, design, and report writing for completion of assigned tasks or projects

Develop and maintain client and regulatory relationships as primary or secondary client contact for projects

Oversee, mentor, and provide work assignments to project team members

Track work progress relative to project schedules and budgets utilizing company project management software

Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards

Perform final peer review prior to product delivery

Interact with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders while considering what information to provide, when and with appropriate internal or client review

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution

10 to 15 years of relevant experience with civil and waste management projects. Advanced degree and/or cooperative education may count toward experience

Registered PE in Ohio or other Verdantas locations

Proven ability to manage projects, site development, permitting, design, and construction quality assurance/quality control, including acting as an Engineer-of-Record or Certifying Engineer

Significant experience in landfill and waste management engineering is a requirement. Familiarity with RCRA, Subtitle C, and Subtitle D regulations for design and permitting of municipal, industrial, and/or coal combustion residual facilities preferred

Must be a US citizen, green card holder, or permanent resident to be considered

Benefits:

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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