Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager Job at HDR in New York

Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager

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.

In the role of Solid Waste Assistant Project Manager, we'll count on you to support the growth of the solid waste program in the NY/NJ Area by bringing additional project management expertise to the team. You will manage a wide array of projects focused on solid waste facility design and operations, planning, feasibility studies, cost estimating, capital improvement support, and operational monitoring at all types of solid waste facilities including Waste‑to‑Energy, Material Recycling Facilities, 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, and may be involved with the production and coordination of several 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 the 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 a 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, landfills 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 evidence of experience interacting directly with clients is higher 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 (Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Location

United States – New York, NY

Schedule

Full‑time

Compensation

$107,170 – $191,375, depending upon skills, experience, education and geographic location. (Manhattan): $116,463 – $166,375.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

HDR is 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.