Environmental Project Manager

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A global engineering and environmental firm seeks an Environmental Project Manager in Chicago, IL. You will manage complex environmental consulting projects focusing on site characterization and remediation. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of project management experience and are proficient in environmental remediation practices. The position requires a strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This role offers competitive pay and full benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a project manager, predominantly in environmental remediation.
• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for project needs.
• Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform remedial activities at affected facilities addressing chemical impacts.
• Conduct intrusive site investigations and remedial investigations.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude and technical/grant writing ability

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Join Stantec’s team in Lombard, IL as an environmental project manager supporting complex environmental consulting projects focusing on site characterization, remediation, and brownfield revitalization for key clients. Projects will include implementing environmental site assessments (soil, sediment, and groundwater); remediation; due diligence; and vapor intrusion investigations in a variety of client service areas throughout the Midwest.

The position requires an independent individual with solid problem solving and communication skills, and environmental remediation experience. Project management experience and professional licensure (e.g. PE, PG) are preferred.

Our environmental professionals strive to serve our clients, understand their needs, and provide innovative and effective solutions. We succeed through the dedication of diverse, inclusive, and talented teams who collaborate and create the opportunity to work in more communities, for more clients in an ever-expanding range of services and geographies. Our success is marked by the union of client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

Stantec offers competitive pay, full-benefits, and sees our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform remedial activities at affected facilities, properties, or sites addressing chemical impacts in air, surface water, soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and/or sediment.
• Managing or overseeing personnel conducting due diligence, Phase I ESAs or other environmental projects.
• Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial investigations of vapor, surface water, soil, groundwater, and/or sediment to determine the presence or absence, nature, and extent of constituents of concern.
• Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to confirm compliance.
• Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data and preparing technical reports.
• Contribute to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with direct communication with clients and regulators and respond to comments and problems as quickly as possible.
• Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice.
• Coordinate each project with the client and government agencies as necessary.
• Mentor and provide direct hands‑on assistance when teaching new environmental analyses, oral and writing skills to environmental specialists and staff scientists.
• Stay current with environmental procedures, statutes, rules, guidance and policies.
• Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.
• Project management responsibilities may include developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.
• Mentoring and/or supervising team members (e.g. engineer or geologists in training).
• Travel may be required for the purpose of overseeing field crews, participating in off‑site meetings, or training.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong technical aptitude and technical/grant writing ability
• Excellent organizational, communications, and problem‑solving skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically)
• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.
• Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for proposal and project needs (up to 25%).
• Ability to pass a background security check and drug screen.
• Valid US driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering or related field of study
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a project manager, predominantly in environmental remediation
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred a plus but not required
• Prior experience in environmental consulting required
• 40‑hour HAZWOPER training preferred
• Experience managing projects within the Illinois EPA Voluntary Site Remediation Program (SRP) and/or Due Diligence (Phase I / II ESA) is preferred

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1005064
• Posting Date 03/24/2026, 05:22 PM
• Locations 701 East 22nd Street Suite 115, Lombard, IL, 60148, US 350 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, US 224 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60604, US (Hybrid)