We are hiring a full-time Hazmat Project Manager to oversee environmental emergency response operations and branch personnel in the Fort Collins, CO metro area. This role directs hazardous materials incident response, industrial services, regulatory compliance, and workforce management in a 24/7 on-call, field-active leadership position. Base salary: $72,800 per year; billable overtime earnings average approximately 40% above base annually.

What We Offer

Base salary of $72,800 per year (salaried, exempt); billable overtime provides significant additional earning potential averaging approximately 40% above base
Group medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
Company-paid basic life insurance ($25,000) and employer-paid dependent life coverage for eligible employees
401(k) plan with employer match: 100% on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%, after one year of service
Two weeks paid vacation accruing after 90 days, increasing to three weeks after five years; five days sick pay accruing after 90 days

Key Responsibilities – Hazmat Project Manager

Direct hazardous materials emergency response operations including spill containment, incident recovery, and governmental agency reporting following each event
Recruit, hire, train, and manage branch personnel; ensure all staff maintain current HAZWOPER and required safety certifications
Oversee and participate in confined space entry operations and industrial tank cleaning projects on a regular basis
Implement and maintain operational processes designed to achieve regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and safety program goals
Participate in 24/7 on-call emergency response rotation and travel regularly to customer sites, response locations, and company facilities throughout the region

Qualifications – Hazmat Project Manager

Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or management experience in field operations
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to pass MVR, background, and pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol screenings
Ability to work 40+ hours per week with 24/7/365 on-call availability for emergency dispatch
Must be able to read, speak, and understand English; willingness to travel throughout the Fort Collins metro and surrounding region
High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in environmental services, hazardous materials, or emergency response strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications – Environmental Emergency Response Program Manager

HAZWOPER 40-hour certification (29 CFR 1910.120) or ability to obtain upon hire
Experience managing industrial cleaning, tank cleaning, or confined space entry operations
Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT hazardous materials regulations
Prior experience submitting incident reports to local, state, or federal regulatory agencies
CDL or operational experience with response vehicles and pressure washing equipment

Physical Requirements – Hazmat Project Manager

Ability to lift, carry, and move drums and materials; operate shovels and pressure washing equipment in active field environments
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights in industrial settings
Must be able to wear and work in respiratory protection equipment; clean-shaven where respirator seal is required per OSHA 1910.134
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme Colorado temperatures, and in confined spaces on active job sites
Regular travel and field deployment required; shift hours vary based on emergency response demand

Hazmat Project Manager – Environmental Emergency Response jobs

Hazmat Project Manager – Environmental Emergency Response