Project Manager, Field Services

Overview

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we’ve been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allowing us to solve our customers’ waste challenges.
• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We encourage continuous learning and growth, fostering skill expansion and new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well‑being of colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We foster an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We prioritize customers, delivering agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We nurture top talent and create lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities and expanding our reach.

Project Manager, Field Services – Responsible for preparing necessary equipment, labor, regulatory and technical aspects of projects, and managing projects from start to finish.

This role determines project length and cost and visits customer sites as needed to ensure safety and satisfaction for internal and external customers, while supporting other project managers and junior colleagues.

Travel requirement: 25‑30% overnight travel; company vehicle or mileage reimbursement plus hotel and per diem.

• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices.
• Assess project needs in terms of equipment and labor to determine project length and costs; maintain responsibility for adherence to time frames and budget.
• Manage and conduct environmental assessments, investigations, and remediation activities for remediation projects; organize and control project elements.
• Assess new projects, develop written proposals, and establish pricing.
• Coordinate with leadership on decontamination of equipment, spill remediation, tank cleaning, water blasting, and demolition activities.
• Determine project responsibilities, assign personnel, and review bids from contractors.
• Plan for project initiation by scheduling resources, submitting paperwork, negotiating with regulatory agencies, and preparing compliance documents.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, keep clients updated, negotiate changes, and adjust costs while maintaining client relationships.
• Manage Emergency Response projects and supervise crew.
• Supervise personnel involved in field operations; plan work to ensure safe conditions and instruct on proper methods.
• Provide field service technical support as requested.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary decisions.
• Complete monthly billing approvals, administrative tasks, and credit/collection items related to projects.
• Maintain ability to travel to customer sites, work in outdoor weather, and be on‑call.
• May perform field activities such as sample collection.
• Takes on additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (required); technical field (chemistry, engineering, environmental science) (preferred)
• CHMM certification (preferred)

• 3+ years in hazardous waste management or environmental services (remediation, emergency response, etc.) (required) – OR –
• In lieu of a degree, 7+ years in hazardous waste management or environmental services (remediation, emergency response, etc.) (required)

Competitive salary and bonus incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending or health savings accounts; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; 401(k) with 7% company match; tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Disabilities

$72,000 – $90,000 based on experience.