Environmental Project Manager

Weaver Consultants Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Environmental Permitting/Compliance Group. The role requires 7–10+ years in environmental consulting with emphasis on air quality and related regulations.

The ideal candidate will lead permit applications, emission calculations, regulatory reviews, and client communications while managing project budgets and staff development. Remote work options may be available as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in environmental consulting, focused on air quality.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s or related advanced degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering.
• PE or PE eligible preferred, but not required.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review air permit applications per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform emission calculations and regulatory evaluations.
• Submit regulatory and routine compliance reports as required by permits.
• Communicate with clients and regulators; manage project budgets and relationships.
• Mentor staff and support proposals and invoicing.

Skills

Air quality

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

B.S. in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Eng

PE or PE eligible

Tools

Excel

Office 365

Windows OS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced air permitting and environmental compliance Project Manager to join our growing Environmental Permitting/Compliance Group. The qualified candidate must have 7-10+ years of professional experience with the below environmental activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review comprehensive construction and operating air permit applications, for client projects in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal agency air regulations or standards.
• Performing and reviewing emission calculations.
• Review and evaluate state and federal regulation applicability.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports and routine compliance reports as required by permits and applicable regulations.
• Review and analyze results of emissions testing.
• Assist clients with developing permitting strategies and pathways to continuous compliance.
• Routinely communicate with clients and regulators.
• Performing site visits.
• Support preparation of proposals and project invoicing.
• Ability to successfully manage projects and project budgets, in addition to client, regulatory agency, and vendor relationships.
• Management, mentoring, and training of professional staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or other advanced degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering. PE or PE eligible preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and an understanding of the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office 365.
• Demonstrated understanding of state and federal air quality regulations and specific knowledge of general air permitting process: NSR, Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP, BACT, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate and work effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work situation when needed.
• Excellent attention to detail and completeness.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks with firm deadlines, sometimes deadlines could be simultaneous.
• Experience with other environmental regulatory programs including stormwater, wastewater, and solid and hazardous waste management, and environmental due diligence is a plus.

From its inception in 1991, Weaver Consultants Group has been founded upon the tenets of attentive and responsive customer service, strong project management, and solid internal financial controls. The quality of our people, our focus on understanding and responding to our clients' needs, and our application of good business management practices have resulted in most new projects originating from our existing customer base. Over the years, our professionals have faced the challenges of a constantly changing industry. Shifting federal and state regulations, cultural trends, and technical innovations have vastly impacted the way businesses work. Throughout it all, our team has remained dedicated to our clients, helping to identify pragmatic solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.

Weaver Consultants Group prides itself on our people - a talented group of engineers, geologists, scientists, support staff, and administrators who are as dedicated to client service as they are to their professional or technical discipline. If you are a motivated and committed individual,

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