Brownfield Revitalization Project Manager

Stantec; Kentucky; On-site; USD 107,100 - 160,700; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Brownfield Project Manager to lead due diligence, assessment and brownfield redevelopment for projects across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The role emphasizes strong writing, regulatory understanding and senior-level project management.

You will guide Phase I/II ESAs, manage field operations, coordinate with clients and grant-funded initiatives, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery within a growing environmental services team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental due diligence, assessment, remediation, and project management in at least one Great Lakes state.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geology, environmental science, engineering or related field.
• Experience managing federal or state funded brownfield/redevelopment projects in at least one Great Lakes state and licensure (PG/PE) strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental due diligence, assessment, cleanup, and brownfield redevelopment projects with emphasis on safety, quality, and deadlines.
• Oversee Phase I and Phase II ESAs, asbestos and lead-based paint sampling, with senior review of deliverables.
• Prepare proposals and marketing materials or grant applications for environmental projects.
• Scope and schedule field investigations and manage field operations including health and safety planning.
• Write and review technical work plans, reports, and health and safety plans.
• Coordinate with laboratories and oversight of field contractors.

Skills

Environmental due diligence

Project management

Writing skills

Office & field work

Driving license

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology/environmental science/engineering

Professional licensure (PG/PE) desired

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Stantec in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Brownfield Project Manager to lead due diligence, assessment and brownfield redevelopment for projects across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The role emphasizes strong writing, regulatory understanding and senior-level project management.

You will guide Phase I/II ESAs, manage field operations, coordinate with clients and grant-funded initiatives, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery within a growing environmental services team.