Environmental Project Manager

Mannik Smith Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Fehr Graham in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with a passion for environmental challenges and client relationships. You will lead environmental projects from Phase I/II assessments through regulatory permitting, and manage multi-client portfolios while ensuring scope, budget, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant engineering or geoscience degree with seven+ years of experience in consulting, PM certification, and a Professional Geologist license in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Biology, Ecology or Physical Science with environmental emphasis.
• Seven or more years of environmental or project management experience, preferably in consulting.
• PM certification and IL Professional Geologist license preferred.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Travel to client sites required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute environmental projects from site assessments to permitting.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and win work.
• Oversee projects to manage scope and budget and ensure invoicing accuracy.
• Maintain project schedules and meet deadlines.
• Prepare contracts, statements of qualifications and fee proposals.
• Communicate with clients and team on complex matters.
• Conduct site visits and fieldwork as needed.
• Develop knowledge of environmental markets and trends.
• Attend meetings and industry events.
• Supervise direct reports.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Regulatory understanding

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Geology or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PM Certification

Professional Geologist License (IL)

Job description

Environmental Project Manager

Department: Environmental Health/Safety/Occupational Safety

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Reporting To: Danielle Wallin

Compensation: $98,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

Fehr Graham is on a mission to turn environmental challenges into opportunities for change. We are looking for an Environmental Project Manager with a passion for innovation and a knack for client relationships to join our team. Let’s talk if you’re ready to lead the charge.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings something new. As our Environmental Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our environmental initiatives. Your mission will be to build relationships with clients, win work and ensure projects are successful.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Schaumburg IL office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work‑life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. Have fun is one of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team‑building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do

• Plan, design and execute environmental projects, including everything from Phase I and Phase II site assessments to brownfield redevelopment and regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Develop new clients and maintain clients by establishing a personal working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on the firm’s Core Values.
• Oversee projects using resources to accurately invoice clients and stay within scope and budget.
• Maintain project schedule and meet deliverable deadlines for our clients.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications and fee proposals.
• Communicate ideas and concepts to co-workers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters.
• Act as a client liaison by having a clear understanding of client needs and applying innovative thinking to solve problems and capture opportunities.
• Conduct site visits and complete fieldwork as needed.
• Perform quality control for projects and clients.
• Develop and maintain a high‑level understanding of environmental markets, clients, and technology trends and advancements.
• Attend meetings, and community and industry events.
• Follow and research industry trends and share that information with the team.
• Supervise direct reports.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Biology, Ecology or Physical Science with an emphasis in environmental engineering or a related degree. We would like to talk with you if you have seven or more years of environmental or project management experience, preferably at a professional consulting firm. Ideally, you’ll also:

• Have a proven track record of managing multiple clients and projects at once.
• Have knowledge of state regulatory agency guidance including but not limited to Illinois Leaking Underground Storage Tank (including reimbursement) and Site Remediation Programs.
• Have strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Hold Project Management certification.
• Hold a Professional Geologist License in the state of IL.
• Be a highly motivated self‑starter able to effectively communicate with all levels of clients and coworkers.
• Drive for results within a solutions mindset.
• Have excellent verbal and written skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software and tools.
• Travel to client sites and firm locations.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Pay Transparency

The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.