Waste Management Manager jobs in Detroit, MI

Job Description
Team Manager – Hazardous Materials & Waste Management
Annual Salary Range: $72,100–$90,100

Who We Are
Arch Environmental Group, Inc. is a dynamic environmental consulting and waste management firm serving
educational, health care, industrial, commercial, and governmental markets throughout the Michigan and the
Midwest.


About the Position
Arch Environmental Group, Inc. (AEG) is seeking an outgoing and hard-working team-oriented manager to lead our
group of environmental professionals on the safeEARTH Team; the team that is responsible for hazardous waste
management, emergency spill response, lab packs, industrial cleaning, and waste consulting services. The primary
internal responsibility of the position will be managing the safeEARTH team members. The managing activities will
include four key components – performance management and training activities for all direct reports, monitoring
and providing guidance on the Team’s financial performance, team member coordination and project scheduling,
and Manager Level meetings with the Executive Management Team. The manager will also provide technical and
project support where necessary based on knowledge and experience.


Key Management Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and support the Team with the goal of maximizing performance and efficiency
• Oversee and coordinate ongoing professional development for team members
• Conduct performance reviews and additional one-on-one professional development sessions as needed
based on team member objectives and performance
• Align team member goals to company objectives
• Draft, revise and present proposals for team and company-wide work
• Development and administration of waste services contracts
• Continual monitoring of project schedules and resource allocation to ensure timely and effective project
completion
• Delegate project tasks based on team members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Conduct on-going Client Services activities, which may include tasks related to sales, marketing, new client
development, long-term relationship development with key clients, and client satisfaction monitoring
• Administrative review of documentation produced by team members to ensure compliance
• Support team members with site strategy, health and safety performance, and client interaction
• Actively participate in Management Team discussions on company direction, provide team status reviews,
and assist with implementation of company initiatives
• Staffing determinations
• Interviewing and hiring recommendations and coordination of new hires
• Salary/wage recommendations


Key Project Responsibilities:
• Complete projects in a safe, compliant, and timely manner
• Complete projects and/or project components as needed due to personal knowledge and competencies


Experience, Academic Requirements, Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or science-related discipline and 7 years of relative project and
leadership experience; or a minimum of 10 years of relative project and leadership experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local hazardous materials and hazardous
waste laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Working knowledge and experience with DOT regulations and rules preferred.

Possession of any of the following certifications and accreditations preferred:
o Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
o OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training completed and up to date
o EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator training (40 CFR Parts 262 & 265)
o DOT Hazardous Materials training (49 CFR Part 172)
o Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Experience in providing leadership to people with diverse backgrounds and experiences on high-pressure,
high-visibility projects.
• Advanced knowledge of hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste, and universal waste management
industry.
• Advanced knowledge of US Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
• Advanced knowledge of environmental sampling and sample handling techniques and requirements.
• Hazardous waste sampling, identification, classification, and characterization.
• Hazardous waste packaging, marking, and labeling.
• Chemical lab-packing proficient.
• Preparation of thorough project-specific health and safety plans.
• Preparation of compliant hazardous waste shipping documents.
• Appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment.
• Proper load segregation, securing and vehicle placarding.
• Competent use of environmental testing instrumentation.
• Safe operation of general and specialized industrial tools and equipment.
• Hazard recognition and proper response to hazardous materials incidents and releases.


Competencies & Skills:
• Health and safety focused.
• Leadership and strong ability to work under pressure in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.
• Understanding of project risk management and ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of
potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Strong client service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements
or take corrective action.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office software, including Word and Excel.

Position Conditions:
• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• This position is performed in primarily in an office environment with flexible work hours based on project
and client needs, but with anticipated typical work hours of Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• This position allows for some remote work opportunities.
• Up to 25% of time may be performed in the field in varying environmental conditions.
• This position is also required to have weekend “on-call” commitments two weekends per month.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening, hazmat physical, and respiratory
function testing to operate in respirator-controlled environments.
• Personal vehicle use for travel to/from project sites is expected.


COVID-19 Response
Arch Environmental Group, Inc. has specific policies, procedures, and work practices to help continue to minimize
the spread of COVID-19. In an effort to address safety issues presented by the spread of coronavirus, the Company
developed a COVID-19 Response Plan to ensure that all employees are protected to the extent possible from
exposure to COVID-19. The Company is retained by clients that have vaccination requirements, and effective October 1, 2021, the Company requires all team members to be fully vaccinated.


Benefits
Arch Environmental Group, Inc. offers excellent compensation package, including medical and dental insurance,
employer sponsored retirement plan with matching contributions, iPhone with T-Mobile service, iPad, laptop
computer, field gear purchase reimbursement, professional certification/accreditation reimbursement, PTO, and
paid holidays.