Environmental Project Manager

Stantec

Environmental Project Manager supporting complex environmental consulting projects focusing on site characterization and remediation in Illinois. Collaborating with diverse teams and managing environmental remediation projects.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform remedial activities at affected facilities, properties, or sites addressing chemical impacts in air, surface water, soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and/or sediment.
Managing or overseeing personnel conducting due diligence, Phase I ESAs or other environmental projects.
Conduct intrusive site investigations, Phase II ESAs, facility investigations, and remedial investigations of vapor, surface water, soil, groundwater, and/or sediment to determine the presence or absence, nature, and extent of constituents of concern.
Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to confirm compliance.
Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data and preparing technical reports.
Contribute to design and optimization of environmental remediation systems and strategies.
Maintain stakeholder relationships with direct communication with clients and regulators and respond to comments and problems as quickly as possible.
Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice.
Coordinate each project with the client and government agencies as necessary.
Mentor and provide direct hands-on assistance when teaching new environmental analyses, oral and writing skills to environmental specialists and staff scientists.
Stay current with environmental procedures, statutes, rules, guidance and policies.
Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.
Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.
Project management responsibilities may include developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.
Mentoring and/or supervising team members (e.g. engineer or geologists in training).
Travel may be required for the purpose of overseeing field crews, participating in off-site meetings, or training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering or related field of study
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a project manager, predominantly in environmental remediation
Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) License preferred a plus but not required
Prior experience in environmental consulting required
40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred
Experience managing projects within the Illinois EPA Voluntary Site Remediation Program (SRP) and/or Due Diligence (Phase I / II ESA) is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
full-benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Site InvestigationsRemedial InvestigationsData Collection and InterpretationTechnical Report PreparationEnvironmental ComplianceProject Budget ManagementHealth and Safety Plan PreparationEnvironmental Remediation System DesignIntrusive Site InvestigationsEnvironmental Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingMentoringLeadership

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseProfessional Geologist (PG) License40-hour HAZWOPER Training