Rail Project Manager I

Assesses and manages projects in terms of truck and rail equipment, labor, length of project and cost; determines regulatory and technical aspects of the project, manages the project from start to finish; visits sites before, during, and after project to ensure safety and satisfaction to internal and external customers, and supports other project managers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Plans for initiation of project by scheduling resources, visits and works on sites during project; orders supplies, equipment, trucks and drivers for projects.
• Manage large, technically, and logistically complex shipping campaigns from remediation projects involving transportation and offsite disposal.
• Ability to waybill and track railcars loaded with TSCA and/or RCRA Hazardous Waste and plan ahead with respect to project railcar capacity needs in the most efficient manner in order to fulfill customer needs and avoid demurrage and private railcar storage.
• Interfaces and directs internal and external customers, contractors, subcontractors, and railroads
• Maintains favorable and productive client relations throughout project and provides progress reports Must be able to provide timely, concise, and relevant information to customers, management, and coworkers.
• Responsible for project productivity and adherence to timeframe and budget and to ensure proper safety procedures are being followed at projects and rail yards
• Assist with project planning and budgets; may write proposals to outline scope and budgets of proposed projects
• Responsible to ensure customers are correctly billed in a timely fashion
• Good knowledge and understanding of various Federal, State, and local industry-related regulations.
• Travel up to 75%
• Other duties as assigned.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent required. Some College required. 4-year degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of waste management or environmental field experience with project management required.

Knowledge and Abilities: This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function. Able to efficiently operate various lift and off-road equipment employed by Rail Division a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. required. Knowledge of DOT, FRA, OSHA, and EPA regulations a plus. Strong leadership and organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts, must be able to travel up to 75%. Regular and predictable attendance is and essential function of this job.

A post offer drug screen will be required

EEO including disability/veteran

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