Due Diligence Group Manager

V3 Companies; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan with up to 6% match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

V3 Companies is seeking a Due Diligence Group Manager to lead our environmental due diligence efforts across various projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in environmental due diligence and compliance evaluations, along with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a health savings account and a retirement plan with company match. Join us in our supportive and collaborative work environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental due diligence and compliance evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and excellent research skills.
• Ability to translate environmental issues into business terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the environmental due diligence group.
• Oversee projects such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Environmental due diligence

Regulatory compliance evaluation

Client engagement

Environmental consulting

Business development

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, health, or related field

Tools

ASTM Standard Phase I ESA

Hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER)

Job description

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking a Due Diligence Group Manager who will contribute to career-defining projects that reimagine our built and natural world. This position can be seated in either our Woodridge IL, Chicago IL, or Indianapolis, IN offices.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the environmental due diligence group, overseeing projects such as:
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
  • Environmental compliance audits
  • Providing environmental consulting services for real estate transactions and redevelopment.
• Evaluate all types of real estate, business transactions, and industrial operations.
• Analyze and recognize potential environmental impact and compliance issues, as well as legacy environmental liabilities, and provide clear and concise findings, recommendations, and options regarding client deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence products, including multi‑site portfolios and teams in support of financial and industrial mergers, divestitures, and acquisitions.
• Support development efforts, including preparation of technical and cost proposals, to grow environmental due diligence work with existing and new clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, including identifying new opportunities and preparing technical and cost proposals.
• Lead, mentor, and support project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget goals.
• Participate in professional development through conferences and continuing education.
• Contribute to V3’s One Team culture by assisting on projects beyond core responsibilities.

Candidates will have experience with the following technical/regulatory program areas:

• ASTM Standard Phase I ESA / All Appropriate Inquiry
• Records Search and Risk Assessments
• Environmental Compliance Assessments

We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, health, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental due diligence, compliance evaluations, and applicable EH&S laws and regulations.
• Experience with regulatory site closure and remediation (preferred).
• Certification or licensure in field of expertise (preferred).
• Proven ability to assess diverse property, industry, and transaction types.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations with excellent research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage clients, teams, contractors, and regulators.
• Skilled at translating environmental and regulatory issues into clear business terms for clients.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong multitasking and time‑management abilities to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Demonstrated business development success and professional engagement.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License

We Offer

• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance‑based bonuses.
• Health Savings Account with V3 funding contribution.
• Retirement plan with up to 6% company 401k match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer paid time off.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

V3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: disability / veteran