Debris Project Manager - East Texas - Witt O'Briens

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. Position Summary We are a growing consulting firm in need of a reliable and talented Debris Project Manager. Your work as a Debris Project Manager will make a real difference as you support the Response Team with various tasks, including overseeing all aspects of the Debris Management Project. You will also be responsible for overseeing the hauling contractors to ensure that all debris is properly removed according to local, state, and federal regulations. Your work will directly impact our ability to help our clients and communities respond and clean up after a storm. Thus, enabling us to successfully initiate and deliver projects and rapidly respond to our clients' needs by having boots on the ground immediately after disaster strikes. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and confident individual with a commitment to integrity and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with minimal supervision. If this sounds like you, then you have found the right fit in Witt O'Brien's. Position Details Reports to: Sr. Project Manager Location: East Texas Position Type: On-Call FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: Hourly Compensation: Commensurate with experience Travel Requirements: Travel required Essential Job Functions Coordinate pre-event planning with the Client and ensure that all needed pre-event documentation is acquired from the Client. Responsible for making sure that all work is always being performed safely. Ensure that all client project documentation is in accordance with FEMA policy. Ensure all work performed is in accordance with Witt O'Brien's policies. Provide daily project oversight and quality assurance. Mobilize upon notification to meet with the Client. (There may be a contractually obligated timeframe associated.) Liaise between the Client, its sub-divisions, and departments throughout the project. Manage and ensure performance of personnel daily throughout the project. Resolve any contract, performance, or personnel issues in a timely manner, and always keep the Client and senior WOB leadership informed. Inform senior WOB leadership of project status and projected timeline. Prepare reports and meet with Client regularly as required by Client and contract. Monitor and track the overall costs associated with all aspects of the project. Provide technical assistance to the Client in all phases of debris operations. Work with the hauling contractor to make sure that debris removal efforts are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. Develop and maintain local Network employees in support of the Company's efforts in providing the best service to our clients. Ensure that the Witt O'Brien's Network is properly trained, informed, and maintain a high state of readiness in the event of an emergency. Be cognizant of current affairs in the local response community by attending meetings, reading news updates, etc., and remaining informed of events that have an impact on the Company, our clients, and the community. Remain alert and aware and anticipates the needs of our clients. Constantly seek new business opportunities for the Company. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements 5 years of experience in a Debris Leadership role 1 year of experience as a Debris Project Manager Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Must be highly independent, capable of making decisions in a highly charged and dynamic environment, and skilled in team building and consensus building. Must have valid Drivers License (not suspended) and active auto insurance Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain federal and agency policies, regulations, and procedures. Ability to establish working relationships with community agencies and service providers. Ability to effectively develop and supervise multiple programs and their staff. Ability to coordinate program activities with other departments within Witt O'Brien's as well as community agencies. Ability to work successfully with socio-economic and ethnically diverse populations. Ability to utilize public transportation such as airplanes and taxi cabs for occasional business travel. Ability to apply considerable levels of concentration constantly throughout the day. Ability to effectively communicate verbally, individually and in groups with internal contacts, property owners, and other organizations or officials as appropriate. Ability to negotiate and resolve problems. Ability to effectively write letters, reports, procedures, marketing material, maintain documentation and complete required forms. Ability to work nights, weekends, or non-regular hours. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Preferred Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related fields Job Description and Hiring Disclaimer This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Commitment to Diversity Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts. Witt O’Brien’s has joined the Ambipar Group, a global leader in integrated environmental and emergency management solutions. Witt O’Brien’s has an outstanding reputation for crisis and emergency management. We help our clients mitigate risk, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, and build resilience. Our highly skilled experts protect lives, communities and businesses in both the private and public sectors. We do that with innovative services that combine decades of front-line disaster experience with out-of-the-box thinking, to generate the best outcome for our clients. As the threat of disruption from both man-made and natural disasters increases, our solutions have never been in greater demand. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. We are seeking the best and brightest talent to help us take our organization to the next level. We offer a stimulating work environment with a growth-oriented dynamism. Our compensation and benefits package is highly competitive, to encourage happy and motivated employees. Reasonable Accommodation Witt O’Brien’s is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Witt O’Brien’s works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal, state, or local legislation. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email hiring@wittobriens.com or call 1-713-496-3674 (71-FIX-ME-ORG) to let us know the nature of your request.