Program Manager

Triumvirate Environmental
Brighton, MI
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with hazardous waste industry experience and leadership skills working in the Midwest region.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hazardous waste industry experience and leadership skills working in the Midwest region
    — “2+ years experience in the environmental services/hazardous waste industry”
  • Individuals with prior compliance knowledge of DOT, RCRA, and other regulations
    — “Prior knowledge, experience, and compliance with DOT, RCRA, and other applicable regulations”
  • Professionals who can manage both operational and safety responsibilities at client sites
    — “This role involves managing safety compliance, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring site compliance, and driving profitability of a client's hazardous waste and safety program.”

Things to consider

  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship
    — “Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship”
  • Requires physical capability to handle hazardous materials and lift 60 pounds regularly
    — “Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis”
  • Involves random drug screening and pre-employment physical requirements
    — “Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in hazardous waste management and safety compliance protocols
    — “This role involves managing safety compliance, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring site compliance”
  • Emphasize leadership and training experience with onsite staff
    — “Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to onsite staff, manage training”
  • Showcase proficiency in project management and client-specific training coordination
    — “Coordinate client-specific training, onboarding and ensure that all staff meet required training and certification standards”
  • Demonstrate ability to manage profitability and billing accuracy
    — “Monitor and adjust target hours and billing to ensure accuracy and efficiency”
  • Demonstrate experience with handling hazardous chemicals and PPE protocols
    — “This role frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • site compliance
  • profitability improvement
  • team development
Typical background
operations managementproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementSafety ComplianceOperations ManagementTeam Leadership

Preferred

Environmental ComplianceWaste Management

About the role

Original posting from Triumvirate Environmental via Greenhouse

Program Manager 

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking a Program Manager for our Operations team in our Midwest region. 

As a Program Manager, you will lead operations at a client site in the Brighton, MI area. This role involves managing safety compliance, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring site compliance, and driving profitability of a client's hazardous waste and safety program.

This position reports to an Operations Manager.  

Essential responsibilities:

Safety:

Promote a strong safety culture by collaborating with site operations, EHS teams, and lab personnel.

Conduct and oversee quality STOP audits, report incidents, and follow up on safety issues as per the client protocols.

Train employees on stop work authority and safety practices, maintain and update safety documentation.

Ensure compliance with all internal and client-specific safety procedures and participate in incident reviews as necessary.

Operations & Site Compliance:

Initiate and manage new business ventures for the client, including staffing and operational setup.

Oversee various projects such as lab cleanouts, decommissioning, and waste management, from scope definition to job completion.

Serve as the primary contact for project coordination, manage ticketing systems, and address site-specific operational needs.

Ensure accurate waste profiling and documentation, manage routine meetings, and identify improvements in compliance and sustainability practices.

Leadership & Peer Development:

Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to onsite staff, manage training, and ensure professional growth.

Address and resolve team conflicts, maintain high morale, and foster a collaborative work environment.

Coordinate client-specific training, onboarding and ensure that all staff meet required training and certification standards.

Profitability:

Monitor and adjust target hours and billing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Review and approve contract employee timesheets and ensure correct billing.

Drive customer service initiatives, participate in cost reviews, and develop and track KPIs for performance and profitability

 Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or other related majors, or equivalent

Prior knowledge, experience, and compliance with DOT, RCRA, and other applicable regulations

Successful completion of OSHA/DOT physical examination

1 year of team leadership experience

Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship 

Must have a reliable form of transportation 

Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC) 

Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment 

Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis 

Ability to work overtime on a regular basis 

Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday) 

Must be able to report to designated office within 1 hour during Emergency Response rotating shifts 

The Program Manager frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety sensitive. 

Preferred Requirements: 

2+ years experience in the environmental services/hazardous waste industry 

Project Management experience

Emergency Response experience 

Active HAZWOPER 24 or 40 hour certification 

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Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!   

To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website!  

Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Triumvirate does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

If you have a disability and need accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at https://www.triumvirate.com/contact or call us at 888-834-9697.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To view our California Privacy Notice and Policy, click here. 

Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.

Pay Range$75,000—$85,000 USD

Source: Triumvirate Environmental careers (Greenhouse)

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