Project Manager

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• P&L Responsibility to include but not limited to managing and tracking project monthly financials for area of responsibility and executing projects to contract requirements to meet/exceed customer expectations. Interpret operational data and make operational changes as needed to ensure profitability of contracts/area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain daily spreadsheets relating to removal and materials land applied as well as compliance monitoring and documentation. Thorough knowledge of land application process, operating procedures and standards, to properly train and instruct staff.
• Manage, train, supervise and monitor performance of field and personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by being a servant leader, developing, coaching & mentoring personnel.
• Frequent independent decision-making to achieve safety, compliance, and operational budgetary goals.
• Directly manage sub-contract relationships and services.
• Interface with other business partners/ functions in evaluation and preparation of models and plans for new business.
• Coordinate all maintenance / equipment activities.
• Successfully interface with environmental and regulatory agencies as well as generator and haulers to ensure efficiency processing and delivery of material

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and know how to appropriately use discretion.
• Ability to assist Health and Safety Manager with development and administration of training programs for staff.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and multitasking skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and on teams

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Communications - Practices effective oral and written communications with all internal and external contacts.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
• Safety and Compliance Focus - Enforces 100% safety and compliance standards at all times.
• Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
• Flexibility - Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Approachability - East to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
• Organizational Agility - Understands to origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations.
• Time Management - Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, Hearing, and Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Fingering, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• The worker is subject atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids
• Travel up to 25% when required to monitor/inspect field spreading operations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on Operations Management experience in industrial, chemical process manufacturing environment
• Heavy machinery knowledge required
• Bio-solids knowledge preferred
• CDL preferred
• Employee development

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.