Landfill Construction Manager

2 weeks ago


Model City, United States MODERN DISPOSAL SERVICES. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Landfill Construction ManagerReports to: VP of Post Collections & Sales

Direct Reports: Equipment Operators, Laborers, Gas and Leachate Technician

Position Summary

The Landfill Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day construction and maintenance operations of the landfill and on-site recycling plant.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Manage the construction and maintenance of landfill related components by overseeing the activities of Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers, who are responsible for the safe and efficient operations of projects throughout the landfill and recycling plant.
  • In conjunction with the VP of Post Collections, evaluate the site and maintenance requirements of the landfill to develop an effective and efficient operational plan.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies; ensure landfill construction and operations in compliance with all applicable permits and regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Landfill Maintenance Manager to ensure construction equipment is properly maintained and new equipment is obtained when necessary.
  • Review engineering plans, engineering reports, CQA/CQC Plans, technical specification, related to landfill construction requirements.
  • Manage the day-to-day construction and maintenance of the landfill gas collection and control system, leachate management system, and drainage systems components.
  • Develop cost analyses, expenditure, and budgets for the landfill construction.
  • Implement improvements in the quality and productivity of the construction crew’s efforts.
  • Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill and surrounding roadways through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
  • Manage Capitol Projects as assigned by the VP- Post Collections.
  • Coordinate with third party contractors assisting with capital projects.
  • Collaborate with Landfill Manger daily to ensure proper coverage for landfill operations and provide back for Landfill Manager, as necessary.

Safety Responsibilities

  • Understand, provide leadership, and communicate safety goals and objectives.
  • Orient, train and coach all staff on safety requirements, ensure safety compliance, and take appropriate action to address safety violations.
  • Establish and maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards and perform monthly Safety Inspections, as assigned.
  • If an incident occurs, including a near miss, complete documentation, conduct and investigation/root cause analysis and address performance/discipline issues.
  • Measure, manage, and minimize number of OSHA recordable injuries, Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR), DOT violations, and overall incidents

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees’ career goals and provide coaching to get employees ready for advancement with the Company.
  • Supervise and manage performance; ensure tasks are appropriately delegated and completed by monitoring performance and holding employees accountable for meeting expectations.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to staff, deliver corrective action and discipline when necessary, and document all performance issues.
  • Ensure employees adhere to company policies and legal regulations, engage HR when appropriate.
  • Manage conflict and crisis; proactively anticipate, manage and constructively resolve conflicts and disagreements.
  • Hold regular team meetings (i.e. daily, weekly huddle meetings) to communicate priorities, safety, policies, company events, etc.
  • Monitor employee time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring that employees do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory capacity
  • Ability to interface effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills both one-on-one and in speaking before a group.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all company divisions in a way that promotes supervisory success as well as overall company success.
  • Strength in initiative-taking, and a demonstrated track record in proactively identifying improvement opportunities and acting upon them.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks demanding of immediate attention, and to juggle multiple, on-going, concurrent responsibilities.
  • Ability to work efficiently and maximize productivity.
  • Commitment to integrity and ethical behavior and the proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Competency in the following computer programs: MS Excel, Word, Outlook.


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