Posted 5 months ago

Project Manager - Solid Waste Solutions

JacksonvilleHybrid

AI Summary

The Project Manager - Solid Waste Solutions leads end-to-end project delivery for solid waste initiatives, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, permitting, and compliance while managing stakeholders and mitigating risks.

About this role

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and results‑driven Project Manager to join our growing Solid Waste team. If you thrive on leading impactful projects, enjoy turning complex challenges into successful outcomes, and are eager to grow your career while making a meaningful difference for the clients and communities we serve, we’d love to meet you! This role offers the opportunity to partner with talented professionals, guide strategic initiatives, and play a key role in delivering high‑value solutions across a variety of projects.

Ideal candidates will have the flexibility to work from our Jacksonville office or from your home in the Pensacola or Jupiter regions, while candidates throughout Florida may also choose a fully remote arrangement.

Projects You'll Support:

Permitting, design and construction for solid waste facilities including landfills, transfer stations, and material recovery facilities

Environmental compliance, investigation and data management / analysis

Feasibility studies, technical evaluation, operational enhancements for solid waste facilities

Solid waste management planning, sustainability, waste minimization, and beneficial reuse

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the full project lifecycle for solid waste initiatives—including scope development, cost estimation, planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout

Ensure all aspects of the projects meet client expectations, adhering to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule

Resolve complex technical, financial, scheduling, and regulatory challenges through effective negotiation and solution-finding

Utilize Foth’s project management methodologies to optimize project schedule, resources, and financial performance

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans

Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand client relationships

Uphold strict safety standards and procedures

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or closely related technical field

A minimum of 10 years of consulting experience in solid waste projects

At least 5 years of project management experience

Prior experience working on solid waste projects, particularly for public clients

History of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in proposal development and cost estimation for civil construction projects

Experience in regulatory negotiations and issue resolution

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Skills

Contingency PlanningData AnalysisData ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental InvestigationFeasibility StudiesLandfillsMaterial Recovery FacilitiesPMP CertificationProject Management MethodologiesRisk MitigationSolid WasteTransfer Stations

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