Senior Project Manager - Infiltrator Water Technologies

Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members.  Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development. In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Project Manager will serve as a key member of the Government Affairs Team, with a focus on managing grease interceptor regulatory projects across North America.  The successful candidate will contribute to building Infiltrator Water Technologies’ (Infiltrator’s) nascent gravity and hydromechanical grease interceptor market.  This position requires a combination of technical knowledge, engineering judgement, ability to understand regulatory requirements, interpersonal skills, and relationship building. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Infiltrator’s lead on North American grease interceptor regulatory, testing, and certification issues.
• Lead and manage grease interceptor regulatory approval projects from inception to completion.
• Assist in the identification of GGI and HGI market opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop, test, and certify grease interceptor product designs.
• Provide customer and sales team support related to grease interceptor product offerings.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and advancements in grease interceptor technology.
• Participate in standards and rule development associated with grease interceptor technology.
• Develop and maintain product technical literature.
• Deliver presentations on technical topics in small group settings and trade shows.
• Contribute to the management of regulatory issues for other offerings in the Infiltrator product portfolio.

 Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with grease interceptor regulation, design, testing, certification, and sales.
• Proven experience with grease interceptor regulations, codes, and standards and the administrative processes necessary to gain product approvals and certifications in the North American market.
• Proven experience in project management involving grease interceptors.
• Involvement with onsite wastewater treatment systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with regulatory agencies, customers, and team members.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related field, with advanced degree a plus.
• Professional engineer, engineer-in-training, registered sanitarian, or registered environmental health specialist, or other relevant credentials.
• Excellent technical writing skills with proficiency in developing well-written, well-organized, quality documents for agency submission and use as company literature.
• Independent problem solving and ability to quickly distill written information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.

Nice to Have:

• Code Compliance experience for manufacturing products

The Project Manager will be expected to provide management, leadership, focus, and direction for driving positive results on grease interceptor regulatory acceptance and market development.  The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation of specific product approval projects, product certification initiatives, and other regulatory enhancement programs, reporting to the company’s Regulatory Director.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits program including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
• And much more

Individual pay may vary and is determined by geographic location and other factors such as education or training, work experience, and job-related skills.  IWT offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and competitive medical and retirement benefit programs.  Your recruiter can share more specific information on the role and location of which you apply.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.