Project Manager – Environmental Services

Position Summary

The Project Manager – Environmental Services is responsible for overseeing multiple environmental response and industrial service projects simultaneously, providing leadership to Environmental Response Supervisors and field crews. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient completion of accident cleanups, hazardous waste management, tank cleaning, and industrial service projects. The Project Manager serves as a critical link between the Operations Manager and on-site Supervisors, ensuring field execution aligns with operational goals, safety standards, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to Environmental Response Supervisors across multiple projects and job sites.

• Monitor project progress, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state regulations.

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for environmental response and industrial service projects.

• Conduct site visits to evaluate performance, enforce safety protocols, and resolve operational challenges.

• Coordinate with the Operations Manager to implement company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and corrective actions.

• Ensure Supervisors and Technicians are trained, equipped, and supported to perform their duties effectively.

• Serve as an escalation point for field issues, customer concerns, or safety incidents.

• Review and approve daily activity logs submitted by Supervisors.

• Support Operations Manager in budgeting, cost control, and utilization of equipment and labor resources.

• Lead job site safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture across all teams.

• This position must be able to travel frequently and on short notice to support project sites, Supervisors, and emergency response operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Management, Safety, or related field preferred.

• 5 years of experience in environmental services, spill response, or hazardous materials management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Strong working knowledge of environmental response protocols, hazardous waste handling, and compliance standards.

• HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification required; OSHA Supervisor and Incident Command training preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; CDL with hazardous materials endorsement preferred.

• Confined Space Entry certification (or ability to obtain).

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple crews and manage projects simultaneously.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with field teams.

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills across multiple projects.

• Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Strong written and verbal skills with crews, management, and clients.

• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and quality service delivery.

• Must have computer skills and knowledge of various software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and field reporting tools.

Work Environment

• Field-based with frequent travel to active job sites, including accident scenes, spill locations, and industrial facilities.

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, hazardous substances, and high-risk work environments.

• Regular use of PPE including respirators, chemical protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and steel-toe boots.

• Extended hours, shift work, and on-call availability required to support 24/7 operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing in field conditions.

• Ability to wear PPE and respiratory protection for extended periods.

• Must maintain medical clearance for respirator use and fit testing.

Cross-Training Requirement

While your job description defines your primary responsibilities, the company may require you to perform additional duties outside of your regular role as business needs arise. Cross-training ensures that all employees are prepared to support operations and contribute to overall team success.

Employment Relationship and Right-to-Work Notice

Employment with American Safety LLC is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason or no reason at all, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. American Safety LLC operates in several Right-to-Work states, where employees are not required to join or financially support a labor union as a condition of employment. This policy reflects the Company’s commitment to maintaining a fair, open, and compliant workplace environment.

Equal Employment Policy

American Safety LLC’s hiring, and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person