Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join our Midwest Offices of Chicago, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis. This role manages air and wastewater permitting, storage tank compliance, and multi-media audits while guiding project teams and leveraging Langan’s technical leadership.

The position offers leadership in project delivery, client relationships, and growth of an innovative practice across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science.
• 10+ years of experience with regulations and environmental permitting.
• Professional certification preferred; OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour is common.
• Strong written and verbal communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex environmental projects with senior-level technical review.
• Develop permitting strategies for industrial and construction projects.
• Prepare and submit permits and compliance programs for air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, and tanks.
• Prepare responses to Notices of Violations and negotiate permit terms with agencies.
• Conduct multi-media environmental audits, gap assessments, and program reviews.
• Lead and develop a team of environmental staff, including coaching and training.
• Support proposals, scope and fee development; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langanis seeking aSenior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join our collaborative Midwest Offices of Chicago, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis.This individual will serve a key function in managing and submitting air permitting and compliance, industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting and compliance, storage tank registration and compliance evaluations, waste program management, multi‑media environmental compliance audits, development of monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans, and report writing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage Langan’s robust technical expertise and leadership presence in the Midwest market, manage diverse projects, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry‑renowned practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex environmental engineering projects, including performing senior-level technical analysis and review;
• Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for a variety of industrial and construction projects;
• Manage the preparation and submission of permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI);
• Prepare and submit responses to Notice of Violations and negotiate permit requirements with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients;
• Conduct multi‑media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews;
• Lead and develop a team of environmental compliance staff, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating team members. Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments;
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals, including scope and fees development;
• Ensure that multiple projects and tasks are delivered on time and within budget. Manage change orders, prepare draft invoices, support project billings, and assist in payment collections;
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities, expand work within existing projects, and attend develop additional work within an existing projects, and attend business development meetings and events;
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in relevant industry organizations;
• Coordinate other work groups across different office locations and different disciplines as needed;
• Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, and supervisors; and,
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to support projects across US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science. Master’s degree preferred;
• 10+ years of experience working with regulations and environmental permitting;
• Professional certification preferred;
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification;
• Knowledge of Federal, Midwest states, other states, and county-level environmental compliance regulations;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects;
• Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and,
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.