Hazardous Materials Manager

Description

The Hazardous Materials Manager (HMM) will oversee the safe handling, tracking, remediation, and reporting of all hazardous materials discovered during construction, ensuring compliance with GDOT, EPA, OSHA, and state regulations and the Environmental Management Plan. The role also leads internal HazMat training, certification tracking, and regulatory incident reporting while coordinating closely with the Environmental Compliance Manager and GDOT‑authorized agencies.

• Provide expertise in safe handling, storage, and remediation of hazardous materials per project scope.
• Ensure compliance with GDOT, EPA, OSHA, Georgia EPD regulations and GDOT Environmental Procedures Manual.
• Develop, schedule, and conduct HazMat training; verify 40‑hour HAZWOPER certifications and maintain training logs.
• Investigate, document, and report all hazardous material incidents to the Environmental Compliance Manager, GDOT, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct field inspections and serve as liaison between construction teams, environmental consultants, and regulators.
• Support project safety and quality programs and perform secondary responsibilities such as environmental inspections.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience on infrastructure or transportation projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Current 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification and meet GDOT Soils, Foundation, and Material Testing certification requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing site investigation reports and remedial action plans acceptable to EPA.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Georgia EPD hazardous waste regulations; valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: familiarity with GDOT Technical Provisions, experience coordinating with regulators, and strong written communication skills.

Benefits

ACCIONA offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance when required, a 401(k) retirement plan, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and additional perks. The company has earned Top Employer certifications for 2022‑2025 in the U.S. and North America and emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all applicants.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance