O&M Project Manager - Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Hazardous Waste Management

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.  Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Come join our team supporting the environmental compliance needs of a high-profile client at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport!  In this unique role you will have the chance to work in both Industrial Wastewater treatment and Hazardous Waste Management, allowing you the opportunity to grow and develop your skill set in the field.  Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain compliance and produce the highest quality of treated wastewater. If you enjoy protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you!  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager at our operation in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia!  You will lead the team in the daily operations and general maintenance of the facility’s wastewater treatment and hazardous waste facilities, including managing the scope, schedule and budget of the facilities in accordance with contract requirements. Additional responsibilities include environmental compliance, employee safety, client relations and financial management. Successful candidates will have experience supervising staffs of operators, mechanics, lab technicians, and field service personnel. You must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as required for emergency call outs. 

• A minimum of ten years of experience as a wastewater facilities manager.
• Class I GA certification in wastewater treatment required or the ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Knowledge of computer applications and Microsoft Software products, and ability to use & learn various software programs [Hach WIMS,  CMMS, and Utility Cloud.]
• Ability to manage and develop a team of 10 or more wastewater treatment plant Operators, Mechanics, and Haz Waste Technicians.
• Experience overseeing a budget of $1M or more.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record with regulators.
• High School graduate or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background. A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or equivalent a plus.
• Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record and must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Applicant must be able to pass an extensive criminal history background check.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a job-related physical examination, drug test and background check as a condition of employment. Any employment offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of this exam.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed; all employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of their own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued based on the number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

The company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books, and fees up to $5250 per year for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believe that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provide the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.  Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

Salary : $77,000 - $110,000