Senior Environmental Project Manager — Ownership & Growth

GZA; Oak Brook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with 8 to 15+ years to support site investigation, remediation, and compliance projects in our Chicago/Oak Brook offices.

You will lead project teams, manage budgets and client relations, mentor staff, and advance toward ownership opportunities within a collaborative One-Company environment. The position emphasizes technical excellence, client communication, and strong supervisory oversight across phases 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
• 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 relationships

Leadership

Communication skills

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related

PE/PG or other professional registration

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with 8 to 15+ years to support site investigation, remediation, and compliance projects in our Chicago/Oak Brook offices.

You will lead project teams, manage budgets and client relations, mentor staff, and advance toward ownership opportunities within a collaborative One-Company environment. The position emphasizes technical excellence, client communication, and strong supervisory oversight across phases of