Upstream Project Manager

Job Description:Upstream Project ManagerKokomo, INI. Job SummaryPlans and directs all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Supervises and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues and contract management. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. · Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads. · Consult with client to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals. · Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting. Resolve all issues in a timely manner. · Administer client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts. · Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state & local regulations. III. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:· Direct supervision of approximately 0 to 10 full-time operations level employeesIV. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and ExperienceRequired: Associates Degree in Environmental Sciences, Accounting or Business and five or more years experience with responsibility in project/business management. One year of experience in a supervisory level position. Environmental or services industry experience is required. Bachelor’s in Business Administration (or Master’s in industry related field) may substitute for three years of experience at the discretion of the hiring manager.Preferred: Bachelor’s in Business Administration or advanced degree in related field (Accounting, Environmental Sciences). B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other RequirementsCertified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) is preferred.C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities RequiredAn entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.V. Work EnvironmentListed 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) part of the work day;· Required to exert physical effort in handling objects greater than 50 pounds as part of the work day;· Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) part of the work day;· Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the work day;· Normal setting for this job varies depending on the client.VI. Competencies/ Traits· 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· Customer-focused

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Minimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: At Least 3 YearsExpected Travel Time: None