Environmental Project Manager – Ownership & Client Impact

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Oak Brook, Illinois seeks an Environmental Project Manager with 8 to 15+ years of experience to support our environmental site investigation, remediation, and compliance practice across our Chicago/Oak Brook offices.

The role emphasizes technical excellence and strong client relationships. As a PM, you will lead project teams, manage budgets, coordinate with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff, with ownership opportunities and profit sharing as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geological/Hydrogeology or Environmental Sciences (advanced degree is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of contaminants fate and transport and experience in conceptual site model development.
• Experience at consulting engineering firms and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations in Michigan (experience in adjacent states is a plus).
• Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction.
• Possess the ability to maintain strong and consistent outreach to clients.
• Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products.
• Demonstrate performance of independent analysis, problem solving and strong organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of field sampling and investigative protocols.
• Experience conducting Phase Is, Phase IIs, feasibility study/corrective action evaluation and remediation oversight.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with statistical review of data.
• Experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge.
• Strong interest in safety.
• Possess or have completed 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and subsequent refresher training.
• PE/PG or other professional registration strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing project team, delegating to office and field staff, and executing daily project activities.
• Managing project contractual and financial issues (including terms of agreement, changes in scope, billing process).
• Mentoring GZA existing staff of project-level scientists and engineers.
• Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets.
• Conducting site compliance inspections.
• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing environmental reports with Principal guidance and review.
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations.
• Participating in meetings and agency consultation.
• Conducting internal and client communications.
• Providing business development support.
• GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.

Skills

Project management

Client outreach

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geological/Hydrogeology or Environmental Sciences

Professional registration (PE/PG) preferred

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Oak Brook, Illinois seeks an Environmental Project Manager with 8 to 15+ years of experience to support our environmental site investigation, remediation, and compliance practice across our Chicago/Oak Brook offices.

The role emphasizes technical excellence and strong client relationships. As a PM, you will lead project teams, manage budgets, coordinate with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff, with ownership opportunities and profit sharing as part of