Construction & Demolition Landfill Manager

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Description

Join our team at the Atlanta Plant as a Construction and Demolition Manager! The C&D Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of a construction and demolition debris landfill & the operation of Material Recovery Facility. This position ensures that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Key responsibilities include overseeing the MRF operation, landfill, managing site development projects, ensuring environmental compliance, leading the site team, managing budgets and resources, and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, and regulatory agencies. The manager plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities 50% of job: Operational, Resource, and Regulatory Management

- Provide oversight and direction to frontline supervisors responsible for daily facility operations, including sorting, processing, and shipment of C&D materials; ensure workflows are efficient, compliant, and aligned with production and safety goals.

- Oversee all aspects of daily landfill operations, including waste acceptance, placement, compaction, cover operations, airspace management, and leachate/water systems.

- Schedule staff and assign tasks to ensure efficient use of personnel and equipment.

- Manage operating budgets, track expenses, oversee heavy equipment maintenance, and procure supplies to support operational needs.

- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, EPD).

- Maintain accurate records and reports for regulatory agencies and internal use.

- Coordinate and respond to regulatory inspections and resolve compliance issues promptly.

- Lead ongoing site development projects, ensuring alignment with engineering designs, regulatory permits, and operational goals.

30% of job: People and Partner Leadership

- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise landfill operators, equipment operators, and administrative staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.

- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development for team members.

- Partner with sales team to maintain the inbound C&D market, adjust tipping fees to influence optimal volume, rate and mix of C&D material, and document customer interactions into the CRM system.

20% of job: Landfill Cell Development and Expansion

- Assist in planning and leading the construction and activation of new landfill cells, ensuring compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements.

- Collaborate with environmental engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure construction quality and adherence to project timelines.

- Monitor construction progress, manage timelines and ensure quality control throughout cell development

- Oversee final inspections, certifications, and documentation required to open new cells for waste acceptance.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalate experience

Work Experience: 3+ years’ experience as an aggregates or recycling production supervisor/foreman; 5 years management experience

Required Licenses: Must have or have the ability to obtain Manager of Landfill Operation Certification.

Behavioral Competencies

- VBL Competencies

Technical Competencies

- Operational Performance

- Social License to Operator – Neighbor Relations

- Safety and Compliance

ENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

- General office conditions apply

- Indoor/outdoor facility environment with exposure to dust, noise, and machinery.

- Occasional lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.

- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Benefits Start On Day 1 Of Employment And Include

- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability

- Paid time off: personal, vacation, holidays, 5 well being days

- Matching 401K and retirement pension

Important Announcements

Luck Stone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

- Luck Stone is proud to be a drug-free workplace and pre-employment testing is mandatory for anyone who receives an offer for employment. EEO

- Luck Stone also conducts a background check and is compliant with E-Verify.