Solid Waste Section Manager Full Time

Role Responsibilities

In the role of Solid Waste Section Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Section operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the production section, including staff development, profitability, team morale, quality control, and marketing support.
• Project management: Serve as Project Manager on selected projects while also managing broader section-level responsibilities.
• Technical leadership: Provide technical direction on projects and administrative oversight for section staff.
• Resource coordination: Collaborate with other business groups to coordinate project efforts, staffing needs, and resource allocation.
• Service coordination: Lead and coordinate technical service functions within the section and work closely with other sections to deliver integrated solutions.
• Financial performance: Manage the financial performance of the Solid Waste Section, including profitability, revenue, direct labour, and receivables.
• Client development: Support marketing planning, proposals, and client interviews while actively contributing to business development with public and private sector clients.
• Project controls: Ensure all work is properly planned, organized, monitored, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management practices.
• Policy implementation: Implement, monitor, and support company policies across the section.
• Team development: Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel to build a strong and capable team.
• Multidisciplinary leadership: Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and sector growth.
• Marketing collaboration: Work with National Directors and marketing teams on local and national marketing and production initiatives.
• Strategic growth: Partner with regional marketing and operations leaders to develop strategic plans for sector growth and diversification.
• Industry engagement: Participate in industry trade associations to strengthen brand visibility and market presence.
• Resource sharing: Coordinate with Section Leads in other geographies to support resource sharing and workload balancing.
• Travel requirements: Travel to other NY/NJ offices and client locations as needed, with flexible office time considered.
• Additional duties: Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Professional license: Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Solid waste experience: At least 10 years of experience in solid waste facilities, planning, or program management, including project management experience.
• Waste-to-energy exposure: Experience with Waste-to-Energy projects would be an advantage.
• Staff management: Prior experience managing, developing, and mentoring staff.
• NYC sanitation experience: Experience working on New York City Department of Sanitation facilities would be a plus.
• Zero waste expertise: Zero waste certification or related experience preferred.
• Local availability: Preference may be given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Education or equivalent experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Registration or certification: Professional registration, licence, or certification may be required depending on the role.
• Communication skills: Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Multitasking ability: Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities effectively.
• Leadership and organization: Good leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Culture fit: Strong commitment to actively contributing to an employee-owned culture