Project Manager

Work Location Detroit, MI

Position Title Project Manager

Department Business Development/Business Manager

Exempt Status Exempt

Position Status Full-time/Onsite

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of long-term and short-term projects, including but not limited to, bidding, preparations, supervision, and billing, and also perform emergency response duties as necessary.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify and secure work MPC can perform for clients in accordance with existing contracts.
• Request bid and prepare cost estimates for small projects when requested by customer.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee projects including:

o Prepare job sheets accurately describing the scope of work, location, and requested/needed personnel, supplies and equipment for yourself and crews
o Complete MPC required paperwork promptly including timesheets, daily worksheets, internal forms, and other compliance required recordkeeping
o Supervise and direct operational support personnel and activities including assigning and distributing work,
o Hire subcontractors when MPC is unable to provide equipment and other support or when MPC cannot effectively complete the job
o Interface with Operations to confirm subcontractors or other assigned personnel are appropriately trained, certified and have sufficient insurance for the jobs.

• Prepare reports and tracking documents needed for audits and findings, spill releases, and other regulatory environmental matters
• Actively participate intra and inter – company meetings to address customer’s needs
• Attend client meetings as necessary
• Interact with all levels of management and personnel
• Communicate with your immediate supervisor on project activities
• Help to develop new revenue streams
• Other duties (temporary or permanent) as assigned by management
• Maintain constant communication with Operations Director

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of working knowledge/education in the environmental remediation and industrial maintenance industry
• Prior management experience preferred
• Must demonstrate ability to convert limited scope and project information into detailed methodology, project approach, resource requirements, and costs
• General working knowledge of environmental regulations
• Valid Chauffeur License
• Good driving record (3 points or less)
• Reliable transportation
• 24-hour contact number
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive and professional manner
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent customer and vendor relationships
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

 Possess technical writing skills
 Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification preferred
 TWIC credential preferred
 Other operational training and credentialing preferred

Special Position Requirements

 Requires day-to-day client interaction
 Travel as necessary (extensive and project-driven)
 Comprehensive understanding of emergency response/HAZMAT operations
 HAZWOPER, ICS, and Confined Space training certifications preferred

Work Requirements

This position will be based at one of MPC’s Detroit. Frequently required to perform field work. Potentially required to handle hazardous and non-hazardous substances. Spend moderate time utilizing a computer