Water Project Manager

Water Project Manager

Clean Harbors is seeking a Water Project Manager to join our team. The Water Project Manager is primarily responsible for estimating remediation projects. This position will travel to field based projects but while not in the field will have to travel to other branches as needed. This group focuses on water remediation, filtration and water treatment projects.

This is not a remote role.

Location: MI preferred. All other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pay: $75,000 to $1010,000 DOE; 15% Annual Bonus Potential

Travel: 25%+ out in the field at project sites

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive wages;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Serves as a Project Manager for Clean Harbors Environmental Construction group for environmental, civil construction and demolition projects;
• Primarily responsible for proposal preparation, including cost estimates and work scopes and schedules;
• Acts as an agent of business and is involved with developing relationships with key customers and understanding our customers' concerns and priorities;
• Provides engineering and technical support to field service offices;
• Provides technical support to Clean Harbors field service offices;
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business;
• With support of office management team, assist with procurement for projects including materials, equipment rental, temporary labor, and subcontractors;
• Provides timely, concise and relevant information to superiors and subordinates;
• Provides technical support for proposal preparation, project cost estimates and subcontractor selection and procurement;
• Enforce the policies and procedures as it relates to Health & Safety. Will be measured off the district's health and safety record. Works closely with the Director of Health and Safety in resolving issues in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Bachelor's degree in civil or Geological engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines preferred;
• 5 years of demonstrated Project Management/Estimating experience in environmental remediation is preferred;
• Cost estimating experience and ability to develop and present Project Change Orders;
• Ability to review and interpret technical specifications and drawings;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Strong environmental remediation background and experience;
• Computer literate and fully proficient in Windows-based business software including Word and Excel;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Strong customer management skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing remedial sites;
• Valid DL and acceptable MVR are required;
• Ability to pass federal level background checks once hired are required;
• Ability to travel.

Physical Requirements

• This position is physically demanding, and candidates must be able to navigate varying site conditions where steep slopes and rugged terrain may be present and walk several miles per day. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and wear personal protective equipment that may restrict movement, when required.
• Requires walking and standing for extended periods of time, sitting in equipment that may vibrate or jostle, climbing and working at heights, pulling/pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, crouching, and balance. Requires speaking, listening, understanding, and writing English; color determination, depth perception, clarity of vision, and 20/20 eyesight (corrected or uncorrected).
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment, and a clean personal appearance. Facial hair must always comply with the company's respiratory protection facial hair policy.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 165501
• Job Category Management
• Posting Date 09/02/2026, 04:33 PM
• Locations HOME, MI, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Pay Range 50500.00 - 159963.00 Annually
• Job Function Project Management
• Regular or Temporary Regular