Landfill Construction Project Manager

WHITMORE LAKE, Michigan, D&R Earthmoving, LLC is seeking a Landfill Construction Project Manager to lead private and public construction projects involving municipal solid waste (MSW), industrial, and/or coal combustion residual (CCR) landfill infrastructure. This is an office and field construction management role—not an operations or field-only position. You will manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, with a focus on safe, compliant delivery that meets owner expectations and project specifications, schedule, and budget. You will lead landfill cell expansions, liner and cover systems, leachate and landfill-gas infrastructure, stormwater controls, and associated civil works projects. Responsibilities include attending pre-bid meetings; developing scopes, estimates, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, billings, and detailed schedules; and leading constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, bid packages, contractor prequalification, and bid preparation. You will administer lump-sum, unit-price, CMAR, and design-build contracts, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, claims, and delay documentation. Coordinate owner- and D&R-furnished materials with contractor installation windows, and oversee work through substantial completion, punch lists, as-builts, and CQA certification. As the primary project contact, you will coordinate owners, design engineers, CQA consultants, geosynthetic installers, subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare regular invoices, cost-to-complete forecasts, and executive updates. Identify value-engineering opportunities. Monitor field production and quality, address constructability or specification conflicts. The role combines office planning and commercial management with substantial time at active construction sites. Travel to remote sites, extended hours during high bidding seasons, and outdoor work in varied conditions should be expected. Success means delivering quality projects without environmental or safety incidents while maintaining strong owner and stakeholder relationships. At least 4 years of construction project management experience, preferably, 2 years (min.) in landfill construction or comparable heavy-civil or geosynthetic projects involving cells, liners, covers, leachate, or landfill-gas systems. Demonstrated field experience with site development, earthwork production, compacted clay liners, and geomembrane/GCL installation and testing. Working knowledge of landfill design and construction standards is preferrable. Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar construction contracts, schedules, budgets, and contractor performance. Ability to manage project budgets, cash-flow forecasts, schedules, quantity verification, monthly billings, cost-to-complete forecasts, and commercial documentation. Ability to administer construction contracts, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, claims, and delay documentation. Proficiency with construction documents, specifications, as-builts, Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Project or Primavera, and estimating or takeoff tools such as Agtek, Bid2Win, or Heavy Bid. Ability to read geotechnical reports, grading plans, liner details, pipe profiles, and CQA plans and identify constructability or specification conflicts. Strong written and verbal communication skills with owners, contractors, regulators, engineers, consultants, and operations staff. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote landfill sites and work outdoors in varied weather around heavy equipment and active disposal operations. Ability to walk uneven, muddy, or steep grades; excavations; and use required personal protective equipment. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field is favorable but not required; equivalent education and substantial relevant experience will be considered. Preferred: OSHA 30, 40-hour HAZWOPER, experience with MSW Subtitle D, CCR, hazardous-waste cells or landfill closure/final cover systems. Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GPS machine control, and surveying/as-built workflows. Salary based on experience, licensure, and project complexity: •Annual performance bonus tied to safety, schedule, budget, and quality/CQA outcomes •Medical, dental, and vision insurance •401(k) with company match •Paid time off and holidays •Vehicle allowance or company vehicle, as applicable •Phone / field technology stipend •Support for PE, PMP, GCI-ICP, OSHA, and SWANA credentials