Senior Environmental Project Leader & Estimator

Luse; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonus plan

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Luse Contracting Group, a fifth-generation family business based in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Executive for Abatement Services to lead environmental projects in the Chicagoland area. This role combines technical abatement expertise with strong commercial judgment to grow our environmental services portfolio.

You will own projects from estimate through closeout, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and build lasting client

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in asbestos abatement, environmental contracting, selective demolition, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated success estimating and managing a substantial portfolio of projects, ideally at least $5 million annually.
• Strong technical knowledge of abatement methods, containment procedures, labor productivity, waste handling, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Proven financial acumen, including project budgeting, cost forecasting, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with computerized estimating, field takeoffs, and blueprint reading preferred.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, estimate, and secure profitable asbestos, lead, mold, demolition, and other environmental projects, developing competitive proposals through site assessments, quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, and careful evaluation of scope and risk.
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, facility owners, environmental consultants, and industry partners to generate new opportunities and repeat business.
• Manage an active pipeline of opportunities, negotiate project scope and pricing, and contribute to sales and backlog forecasting.
• Take ownership of projects from initial estimate through final closeout, ensuring safe, compliant execution while delivering on schedule, quality, and profitability commitments.
• Collaborate with field leadership to plan manpower, schedules, containment requirements, equipment, disposal logistics, and project execution, maintaining an active jobsite presence.
• Proactively resolve project challenges, manage changes in scope, and ensure timely documentation, communication, and change order recovery.
• Own project financial performance, maintaining accurate budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, profitability projections, and timely billing.
• Monitor labor productivity and project costs, identify variances and risks early, and take corrective action to protect project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations, contractual requirements, and company procedures, maintaining accurate project records and documentation.
• Collaborate across Luse's field and office teams, embrace technology and continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and exceptional customer service.

Skills

Asbestos Abatement

Environmental Contracting

Estimating

Portfolio Management

Client Relationship Building

Financial Acumen

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Equivalent industry experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Luse Contracting Group, a fifth-generation family business based in Aurora, IL, is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Executive for Abatement Services to lead environmental projects in the Chicagoland area. This role combines technical abatement expertise with strong commercial judgment to grow our environmental services portfolio.

You will own projects from estimate through closeout, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and build lasting client