Environmental Project Manager – Remediation & Redevelopment

V3 Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Companies seeks an Environmental Project Manager for our Woodridge/Chicago, IL office to lead complex redevelopment and remediation projects across Illinois and the Midwest.

You will manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and client relationships while guiding junior staff and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of environmental consulting experience, a PG or PE license in Illinois, and strong knowledge of Illinois EPA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• PG or PE license in Illinois.
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with increasing project management responsibility.
• Strong understanding of Illinois EPA regulations, remediation programs, soil management requirements, and environmental due diligence practices.
• Experience preparing technical reports, remedial action plans, soil management plans, and regulatory closure documentation.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all stages of environmental assessments, remediation, and regulatory closure projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and technical reports.
• Serve as primary client contact, supporting business development efforts and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead technical execution of projects, including Site Remediation Program (SRP), Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Program, and other regulatory cleanup projects.
• Provide geological, hydrogeological, and environmental technical expertise on multidisciplinary projects involving transportation, water resources, land development, and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate project execution with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Manage project financial performance, including budget monitoring, forecasting, invoicing, and resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior-level geologists, scientists, engineers, and environmental professionals.
• Provide technical guidance, quality review, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on technical excellence and client service.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, municipalities, attorneys, industrial clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts through networking, client engagement, proposal preparation, presentations, and industry participation.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Hydrogeology / Environmental Engineering

Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois

Job description

V3 Companies seeks an Environmental Project Manager for our Woodridge/Chicago, IL office to lead complex redevelopment and remediation projects across Illinois and the Midwest.

You will manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and client relationships while guiding junior staff and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of environmental consulting experience, a PG or PE license in Illinois, and strong knowledge of Illinois EPA regulations.