Clean Harbors in Manassas, VA has an opening for a Field Service Project Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for management of projects associated with emergency response, environmental waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials. Government contracts experience a must.
Emergency Response / Travel
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting pay: $90,000 – $100,000Company vehicle (pickup truck) + gas card (work-related driving only)Bonus opportunitySchedule:
Expected to be in the office 1–2 days per weekRemaining days in the field prospecting clients, managing projects, and building government contractsLine of Business – Field Services:
Emergency responseEnvironmental waste clean-upSite remediationEquipment decontaminationHandling and disposal of hazardous materialsKey Responsibilities:
Prospect new clients and develop business opportunities, including government contractsOversee and manage field service projects from start to finishGenerate sales orders in WinWeb, coordinate disposal, profiling, and compliance documentationEnsure safety, regulatory, and environmental standards are met on all projectsBuild and maintain client relationships to expand revenue opportunitiesWhat We’re Looking For:
Experience in environmental services, emergency response, or hazardous materials managementStrong project management and client-facing skillsAbility to balance business development with hands-on project oversightSafety-minded leader who can manage crews and ensure compliance
A Field Service Project Manager overseeing environmental emergency response is essentially the person in charge of making sure emergency response projects (like oil spills, hazardous waste cleanups, chemical releases, natural disaster response, etc.) are handled safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations. Here’s how they oversee projects step by step:
1. Initial Assessment & Planning
Receive the emergency call and assess the situation (hazard type, scale, risks).Mobilize the right response team and equipment.Develop an immediate response plan balancing safety, compliance, and client needs.Coordinate with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, local fire, environmental authorities).2. Resource Coordination
Assign staff with proper training (HAZWOPER, confined space, spill response, etc.).Secure equipment (vacuum trucks, pumps, PPE, heavy machinery, etc.).Ensure subcontractors/vendors are lined up if needed.3. On-Site Oversight
Act as the point of command at the site or remotely oversee field supervisors.Monitor safety compliance and perform job hazard analyses.Track progress of containment, removal, or cleanup operations.Troubleshoot issues (equipment failure, safety risks, weather delays).
4. Communication & Stakeholder Management
Keep constant communication with the client about progress and costs.Serve as liaison with government agencies (reports, permits, updates).Manage community relations if the emergency impacts residents/businesses.
5. Budgeting & Documentation
Track labor hours, materials used, equipment costs.Ensure proper waste profiling, manifests, and chain-of-custody paperwork.Maintain incident logs and daily project reports.
6. Compliance & Safety
Enforce OSHA and environmental safety regulations.Conduct safety briefings/toolbox talks.Stop unsafe work immediately if hazards escalate.
7. Demobilization & Closeout
Oversee site restoration (backfilling, grading, re-vegetation, etc. if required).Ensure proper disposal of hazardous/non-hazardous materials.Provide final project report (incident summary, costs, compliance paperwork).Conduct lessons-learned review to improve future responses.
Why work for Clean Harbors?