Senior Wetlands & Permitting Projects Director

Weaver Consultants Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development support

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group in Naperville, IL is seeking an Experienced Project Director to lead complex environmental projects focused on wetlands, stormwater permitting, ecological assessments, and due diligence.

You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams across energy, transportation, land development, and municipal infrastructure, manage budgets and schedules, mentor staff, and coordinate with regulators to deliver compliant, technically sound work.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive environmental consulting experience.
• PWS certification or ability to obtain preferred.
• Experience with wetland delineation, permitting (CWA 404/401), NEPA, NPDES.
• Strong client communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage multi-disciplinary environmental projects from proposal through completion.
• Lead wetland delineations, vegetation assessments, ecological surveys, and permitting efforts (e.g., CWA 404/401, NEPA, NPDES).
• Serve as primary client contact, building trusted partnerships and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies (e.g., USACE, USEPA, USFWS).
• Provide senior QA/QC review of technical reports and permit applications.
• Mentor and supervise staff scientists, project managers, and field teams.
• Participate in strategic planning, business development, and proposal preparation.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Mentoring staff

Client relationships

Regulatory coordination

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS mapping

Environmental data tools

Geophysical methods

Hydrologic investigation techniques

Job description

Weaver Consultants Group in Naperville, IL is seeking an Experienced Project Director to lead complex environmental projects focused on wetlands, stormwater permitting, ecological assessments, and due diligence.

You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams across energy, transportation, land development, and municipal infrastructure, manage budgets and schedules, mentor staff, and coordinate with regulators to deliver compliant, technically sound work.