Project Manager - Solid Waste Solutions
Foth
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Projects You'll Support:
- Permitting, design and construction for solid waste facilities including landfills, transfer stations, and material recovery facilities
- Environmental compliance, investigation and data management / analysis
- Feasibility studies, technical evaluation, operational enhancements for solid waste facilities
- Solid waste management planning, sustainability, waste minimization, and beneficial reuse
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full project lifecycle for solid waste initiatives—including scope development, cost estimation, planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout
- Ensure all aspects of the projects meet client expectations, adhering to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule
- Resolve complex technical, financial, scheduling, and regulatory challenges through effective negotiation and solution-finding
- Utilize Foth’s project management methodologies to optimize project schedule, resources, and financial performance
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand client relationships
- Uphold strict safety standards and procedures
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or closely related technical field
- A minimum of 10 years of consulting experience in solid waste projects
- At least 5 years of project management experience
- Prior experience working on solid waste projects, particularly for public clients
- History of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in proposal development and cost estimation for civil construction projects
- Experience in regulatory negotiations and issue resolution
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Summary
Lead solid waste projects from planning to closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
Job title
Project Manager - Solid Waste Solutions
Experience level
10+ years
Minimum experience
10+ years exp
Industry
science and engineering consulting
Location requirements
flexible work in Florida, including remote options
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
Jacksonville, FL, USA