Find your dream job faster with JobLogr
AI-powered job search, resume help, and more.
Try for Free
TP

The Planet Group

via Talents By Vaia

All our jobs are verified from trusted employers and sources. We connect to legitimate platforms only.

Waste Project Manager at The Planet Group Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI
Full-time
Posted 1/2/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Safety

Compensation

Salary Range

$90K - 90K a year

Responsibilities

Coordinate onsite waste management activities, ensure regulatory compliance, supervise personnel, and liaise with clients and vendors.

Requirements

Requires a degree in engineering or related science, experience in waste industry, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; environmental certifications are preferred.

Full Description

Waste Project Manager job at The Planet Group. Detroit, MI. Title: Waste Project Manager Location: Detroit, MI Direct Hire Starting Pay: Up to 90k depending on experience Excellent Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k match We are hiring for a Project Manager to join our team at a manufacturer in Detroit, MI . The Project Manager coordinates all onsite activities at client location or locations in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following Federal, state and local regulations. Supervises and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental compliance. Shift Details Shift: 1st Shift Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Responsibilities And Job Duties • Comply with all management system policies and procedures. • Manage client and vendor financial obligations, including invoicing, reporting, record keeping, and contract management, while coordinating logistics for the transportation of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste from client sites, including characterizing, profiling, scheduling, manifesting, and physically loading waste (bulk and drummed). • Promote a culture of safety by ensuring site personnel receive proper training to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state, and local regulations. • Proactively work with clients to establish reuse, reduction, and recycling options that help achieve waste targets. • Track production, waste, and budget variances, routinely communicating status with clients and the Regional Manager. • Read and interpret analytical data used to characterize waste streams. • Identify out-of-scope and episodic projects, collaborating with the Regional Manager and clients to quote projects and profile materials before providing service. • Maintain environmental compliance by conducting regulatory and client-specific inspections and audits applicable to the facility. • Manage the contract according to the current budget and seek internal and external cost savings. • Supervise personnel necessary to fulfill contract requirements. • Complete all other assignments made by MPS management and clients. Requirements And Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering or related science field, or minimum of six years related experience. • Positive customer service skills. • Previous experience in the hazardous and solid waste industry. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Must be able to pass a background check. • Must be able to pass a drug test. • Must have a valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications • Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) with Annual Refresher (desired); will provided upon hire. • Current Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA, desired); will provided upon hire. • Current Department of Transportation (DOT, desired); will provided upon hire

This job posting was last updated on 1/9/2026

Ready to have AI work for you in your job search?

Sign-up for free and start using JobLogr today!

Get Started »
JobLogr badgeTinyLaunch BadgeJobLogr - AI Job Search Tools to Land Your Next Job Faster than Ever | Product Hunt