Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager Job at Fashion Institute of Design & Merch

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HDR is seeking a Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager with experience managing and performing technical work on solid waste and recycling projects in the greater NY/NJ Area to join our nationally ranked team of professionals. Travel to other Northeast offices and client locations will be necessary.

This position will serve to support the growth of the solid waste program in the NY/NJ Area by bringing additional project management expertise to the team. We are looking for candidates interested in managing and supporting a wide array of projects primarily focused on solid waste facilities design and operations, planning, feasibility studies, cost estimating, capital improvement support, and operational monitoring and support at all types of solid waste facilities including Waste‑to‑Energy (WTE), Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs), landfills, transfer stations, and organics processing facilities (compost/AD) across North America.

Responsibilities

• Function as a project manager or technical lead on small to large solid waste projects, possibly handling multiple projects concurrently.
• Establish client relations and work closely on marketing, client development, contractual, design and production activities.
• Coordinate staffing and workload allocations throughout the project development phases.
• Complete deliverables and milestones on schedule.
• Work closely with Business/Accounting Manager, Project and Department Manager for project reviews.
• Comply with and implement company QA/QC procedures.
• Provide contract management support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise project staff and act as mentor for less experienced solid waste technical staff and Project Managers.
• Work with Section Manager and waste client development leads to prioritize marketing targets.
• Develop marketing strategies and proposals for new and existing solid waste clients.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of solid waste engineering projects such as solid waste facilities, transfer stations, landfill and planning studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Experience with NY state solid waste and recycling regulations required.
• Experience managing projects for the New York City Department of Sanitation is a plus.
• Experience with solid waste master planning, zero waste planning, and implementation of waste diversion programs is a plus.
• Zero waste certification or experience preferred.
• Experience with organics management and organics facility design is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management and experience interacting directly with clients highly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5 years related experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng license).
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location

United States - New York - New York

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Employment Equality

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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