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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental project management, with a strong focus on CERCLA remediation. Experience in the mitigation of complex, dynamic landfill environments is a plus
• Extensive field-based experience in the mitigation of contaminated sites.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state environmental regulations and guidance.
• Proven ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary teams and multiple contractors simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and current refresher preferred.
• PE, PG, and/or CHMM credentials a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience managing Superfund projects from the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) through Remedial Design/Remedial Action (RD/RA).
• Familiarity with EPA's Superfund program requirements and procedures.
• Ability to lead public meetings and engage with concerned community members and other stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and within budget under high visibility and regulatory scrutiny.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus with stock and cash eligibility components
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match, and ESOP Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and professional development support

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