Senior Environmental Consultant

Jessica Hanchey; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental site assessment projects. This role involves managing project operations, conducting fieldwork, and collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality environmental consulting services. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while developing innovative solutions for environmental risks. If you have a passion for environmental science and a proven track record in consulting, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will drive impactful results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience, with a focus on risk evaluations.
• Proficient in data interpretation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site assessments and manage project personnel.
• Prepare and present client proposals and reports.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Data Interpretation

Project Management

Technical Review

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Database Software

Project Management Software

Job description

KEY OBJECTIVES:

The Senior Environmental Consultant for the Environmental Engineering Practice will support the execution of environmental site assessment projects including site assessment, subsurface investigation, and site characterization projects. Core responsibilities include: proposal preparation, conducting fieldwork (i.e., soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling), report preparation, data interpretation, technical review of work product, project management, and oversight of project personnel.

The position will also support the execution of technical engineering evaluation requests from the Chubb Environmental Risk underwriting team on a pre and post bind basis. Core responsibilities include conducting environmental document reviews in support of underwriting, supporting policy submission, providing value-added services for insureds, developing and administering training programs, meeting attendance, performing account site visits as required by underwriting management, conducting in-office consultations, and researching existing and emerging risks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical
  • Works with clients to define needs and develops strategies for implementing projects.
    
  • Preparation and presentation of client proposals, which includes preliminary scheduling, development of project budgets, develop scope of services, and contract finalization with input from senior management.
    
  • Ensure project field operations are properly staffed and equipped.
    
  • Critical review of project documents to assure adherence to the highest standards of technical performance.
    
  • Interprets scientific data. Evaluates hypotheses and development of conclusions and recommendations on the basis of project results.
    
  • Reviews pertinent regulatory requirements and recommendations of appropriate courses of action.
    
  • Prepares project plans, progress reports, draft and final reports of investigations.
    
  • Represent the company to the client and maintain the highest levels of client confidence/satisfaction.
    
  • Seek opportunities to expand client services with existing and new clients as part of ongoing business development.
    
  • Maintain a broad technical expertise inenvironmental risk evaluations and environmental insurance coverages.
    
  • Collaborate with internal and external engineers and environmental scientists in completing assessment of risk for current and prospective Chubb Environmental Risk insureds.
    
  • Develop technical risk evaluation work products.
    
  • Provide environmental risk consultation to underwriting business partners and Regional Management.
    
  • Support the preparation and delivery of value-added products and services for insureds.
    
• Financial
  • Complete assignments within expected time frames and levels of effort.
    
  • Assist with development of budget estimates for large scale projects / risk evaluations.
    
• Process
  • Reporting to the Building Sciences and Environmental Engineering Manager, complete all assignments within established deadlines.
    
  • Pro-active communication with Program Manager and underwriting business partners on account review status, and changes to initial work request.
    
  • Support as needed Quality Review of work product or deliverable.
    

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in science or engineering.
  
• Minimum of ten years of environmental consulting experience; three years supporting environmental insurance risk evaluations is a plus.
  
• Must have or be eligible for and obtain professional registration or certification, from appropriate State authority.
  
• Proficient with multiple database software programs, MS Office software products, financial tools, and project management programs.
  
• Must have a demonstrated ability to perform and supervise all tasks associated with primary area of expertise. Must have a working knowledge of all standard methods and procedures used on a regular basis by scientists working in the primary area of expertise. Must have a working knowledge of state and federal guidelines / regulations regarding subsurface investigation and remediation. Must be capable of integrating data, interpreting results and presenting conclusions in clear, concise and comprehensive technical reports. Must have good oral and written communication skills.
  

DESIRED SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS:

• Combines both logical and conceptual thinking to draw conclusions from complex technical information.
  
• Closely coordinates with Program / Regional Manager on program goals and service delivery improvements.
  
• Produces quality written products within required deadlines, which may include expedited project requests.
  
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership in seeking and addressing opportunities and correcting or overcoming problems.
  
• Demonstrates high energy and focus.
  
• Develops relationships and works well with others, including in remote work environments.
  
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  

Location– US-Based

Travel– 30% travel domestically.

May be required to work in an environment that contains chemicals or hazardous materials.