Response Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Environmental Quality Management, Inc. & EQM Services (EQM) is a premier full-service environmental remediation/construction services and consulting company offering environmental assistance to industrial, commercial and government entities. We are known for our safety culture and our dedication to each other and our clients. EQM is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

EQM is a wholly-owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC, EQM is a certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business, offering further contracting advantages to government agencies. These designations help clients meet their diversity spending objectives, while also providing sustainable returns for 13,600 Iñupiat shareholders.

We offer competitive salaries and full range of benefits including generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (for eligible employees) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability as well as other benefits. Other Benefits include Federal Wage Determination pay and fringe benefits as appropriate to project and contract the assignments.

DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY:

Location: Cincinnati, OH

The primary function of this position is to manage hazardous waste site projects as a Response Manager or Project Manager (PM) in support of the firm's various cleanup and remediation contracts to include Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) for EPA's Removal Program. Projects vary from drum and container sites, to heavy construction operations performing waste remediation, to installation and construction of treatment systems across the Great Lakes area (EPA Region 5). Work will be performed primarily in EPA Region 5 but may also include EPA Regions 9 and10 (West Coast and Pacific) and occasionally support national contracts across the U.S.

Depending on personal skill sets, this may be a "dual function" position, in that the individuals hired (if qualified) may also perform as a waste Transportation & Disposal Coordinator or Regulatory Specialist in support of other PMs from time to time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, direct and control all site personnel, Team subcontractors, and specialty subcontractors.
• Manage, direct and control all daily work operations, including prepare daily work orders.
• Track actual work progress, schedule, and costs vs. planned schedule and costs.
• Oversee and review daily cost tracking reports and review daily reports with Clients.
• Meet daily with Clients to review work progress, planned activities, resource requirements, and daily costs.
• Conduct daily Site Safety meetings and oversee site safety program.
• Work with Program Staff to prepare required deliverables including Work Plans, Safety Plans, budgets, and monthly progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and permit requirements (e.g., ARARs).
• Perform and support waste T&D activities (characterization, packaging and labeling, procuring offsite waste disposal/management vendors, coordinate with EQM Chemists and Data QAQC staff, prepare Offsite disposal reports, etc.)
• Maintain all project required onsite records.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical or scientific field.
• A Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification is desired but not required.
• 6 to 8 years direct on-scene response experience at sites involving toxic and hazardous substances/wastes and oil and other petroleum related wastes (years of experience may be considered in leu of a degree).
• 3 years' experience in a supervisory role as a Response/Project Manager supervising multi-disciplinary response personnel and subcontractors for emergency and time critical response actions
• Working knowledge of all applicable environmental DOT, and OSHA regulations.
• Desired Training: HAZWOPER; ICS 100-400, IS 700, IS 800; DOT/Hazardous Waste
• Approximately 65% travel is required.

EEO STATEMENT:

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.