Project Manager
Location: JED Landfill, St. Cloud, Florida
Compensation: $90,000+ (based on experience) + 10%-15% Cash Bonus and 10%-15% RSU

Who We Are

At Waste Connections, we're more than just one of North America's leading waste services companies. We're a team of problem-solvers, operators, engineers, and leaders committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Our employees empowered us to become a different kind of company. One where self-directed, entrepreneurial professionals are trusted to make decisions, solve problems, and drive results.

We're looking for a Project Manager who wants to make a direct impact on landfill gas, leachate, and stormwater infrastructure projects while partnering with operations leadership to support environmental compliance, capital improvement initiatives, and long-term landfill development.

Why Join Us?

• Culture: A workplace where empowered, self-directed professionals know their work matters.
• Integrity: We do what we say and keep our promises to our employees, customers, and communities.
• Growth: We invest in developing future leaders and provide opportunities to advance within Engineering and Operations.
• Impact: Lead projects that directly influence landfill performance, environmental compliance, and long-term operational success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of gas systems and/or leachate removal systems operations experience is preferred
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use company specialized applications
• Excellent mechanical and technical aptitude
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation
• Willingness to relocate for promotional opportunities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of landfill gas and leachate collection and control systems that support a High BTU landfill gas plant, including the supervision and direction of technicians, operators, and contractors
• Plan, install, and maintain stormwater and leachate systems in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance
• Collect and manage data entry of daily operations, materials, and equipment used
• Operate and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps
• Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping materials
• Supervise gas technicians/operators and contractors; delegate work assignments (approximately 40%)
• Train gas technicians/operators on GCCS and leachate systems operations and maintenance activities; mentor and evaluate technician proficiency
• Provide project management support to management for GCCS and leachate systems design and construction
• Participate in the development of LFG-related capital and expense budgets
• Be available for on-call response (physically on site or by phone as required) to GCCS-related malfunction events

Responsibilities

• Manage GCCS, leachate, and stormwater infrastructure projects from planning through execution
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal operations teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and resource utilization and provide regular project updates to management
• Support permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental reporting activities related to landfill gas, leachate, and stormwater systems
• Lead and coordinate GCCS, leachate, and stormwater system design, construction, maintenance, and improvement projects in partnership with landfill leadership and contractors

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at Waste Connections Careers.

We Keep Our Promises!

At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees. Our culture is built on respect, reliability, and integrity. When we say we'll do something, we follow through.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement with company match, paid time off, and unlimited opportunities to Connect with Your Future.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.