Northstar Recycling

Waste Equipment Project Manager

Northstar Recycling

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Own Waste and Recycling equipment sourcing strategy and vendor relationships across Northstar’s network.
  • Negotiate pricing, rate sheets, and terms to improve gross profit and vendor performance.
  • Lead equipment contracting processes, including client and vendor-facing templates and agreements.
  • Serve as internal SME on equipment types, applications, and best-fit solutions (lease vs. own, use case selection, etc.).
  • Oversee equipment proposals, ensuring correct language, terms, and timelines.
  • Drive project coordination from proposal approval through installation to reduce days-to-installation.
  • Partner with Finance to improve cash flow through aligned client/vendor payment terms and billing SOPs.
  • Manage equipment repair approvals, escalation support, and provider networks with standardized repair rates.
  • Maintain internal equipment inventory and oversee logistics for Northstar-owned equipment, including decommissioning and storage.
  • Support growth initiatives through equipment partnerships that expand service capabilities (e.g., depacking systems).
  • Develop training resources and lead at least two internal trainings annually on equipment processes.
  • Build and maintain equipment database for information storage and management.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in equipment procurement, fleet/equipment management, industrial services, waste/recycling, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating, sourcing, implementing, and maintaining waste and recycling equipment including balers, compactors, drum crushers, totes, carts, on-site anaerobic digestion systems, depackaging equipment, and liquid extraction systems.
  • Strong vendor negotiation and contract management experience.
  • Financial acumen, including margin management and cash flow optimization.
  • Ability to build scalable SOPs and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Strong project management and execution skills.
  • Familiarity with lease structures and ASC 842 preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
  • health, dental, and vision insurance premiums contribution
  • 401(k)-retirement plan with 100% match on the first 4% of pay contribution
  • company sponsored short-term, long-term, and life coverage
  • multitude of supplemental and voluntary benefit programs
  • competitive PTO package including vacation time, sick time, 7 observed federal holidays, 3 floating holidays, and additional time off for volunteer efforts
  • remote-first organization providing virtual culture and team-building events
  • professional development opportunities and coaching culture
  • mentorship programs
  • affinity groups and DEIB Employee Resource Group (ERG)
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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