Landfill Remediation and Restoration Manager

Senior Project Manager Landfill Remediation & Restoration

Location : Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Castaic, CA Job Type : Full-Time Reports To : District Manager Travel Required : Yes (up to 10%)

Compensation : Base salary of $175K / yr with 50%-60% bonus potential, outstanding benefits and relocation assistance as necessary

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the remediation and restoration (R&R) of a landfill site. This is a critical leadership position that requires extensive environmental, health and safety regulatory experience, strong technical acumen, and direct field experience managing environmental remediation projects. A successful candidate will oversee all phases of the R&R project, from planning and design through execution and monitoring, ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all activities associated with a landfill R&R project.
• Serve as a primary liaison with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state and local agencies, stakeholders, and community representatives.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental statutes, regulations and guidance.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Provide direct supervision and coordination of multiple contractors, subcontractors, and technical consultants.
• Oversee field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of site investigations, remedial actions, long-term monitoring, and restorative work.
• Interpret waste by-product, and environmental media technical data as well as risk assessments. Assess engineering designs for various site mitigation and restorative measures.
• Lead the review of project documentation including work plans, remedial designs, health and safety plans, and progress reports.
• Anticipate and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and strategic problem-solving.
• Deliver clear, concise, and persuasive communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on project direction, regulatory issues, and technical decisions.

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Compensation and Benefits :

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.