Environmental Project Lead – Chicago Growth & Impact

Senior Project Manager - Environmental; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including holidays

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Environmental to join our Chicago team. This role oversees environmental projects, drives growth, and mentors staff while delivering high-quality engineering analyses and client-focused solutions.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and engage with clients to pursue new opportunities. Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• In-depth knowledge of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple people and projects and to communicate with clients clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and pursuit of new clients and business development meetings.
• Oversee junior staff and manage project assignments and hiring processes.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and deadlines across multiple projects.
• Perform complex analyses for environmental projects and supervise field activities.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams; draft reports and proposals.
• Ensure data collection and laboratory analysis are completed correctly and on time.

Skills

People management

Project management

Client management

Public speaking

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Engineering software

Quantitative analysis tools

Job description

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Environmental to join our Chicago team. This role oversees environmental projects, drives growth, and mentors staff while delivering high-quality engineering analyses and client-focused solutions.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and engage with clients to pursue new opportunities. Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and communication skills are essential for success.