Senior Environmental Site Assessor

Senior Environmental Site Assessor

Posted: 28-May-26

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Type:
Full Time

Categories:
Environmental/Sustainability

Preferred Education:

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 196541

As a CBRE Senior Environmental Site Assessor, you will conduct on‑site Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and/or Phase II subsurface investigations to identify recognized environmental conditions and other conditions of environmental concern for the project and related off‑site properties in accordance with ASTM and client‑specific standards on complex assets, and as an Environmental Professional that holds professional distinctions.

• Complete complex Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and/or Phase II subsurface investigations to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and other conditions of environmental concern as outlined in the scope of work and ASTM‑1527.
• Review previous assessment reports, historical and regulatory records for the property and surrounding area, and report data in accordance with ASTM criteria and the client’s scope of work.
• Conduct interviews with property owners, occupants, key site personnel, and local government officials to obtain information concerning the environmental conditions related to the property and adjacent properties.
• Perform screenings for the presence of asbestos, lead‑based paint, radon, lead in drinking water, and subsurface contamination. Screenings may include collection of samples.
• Write reports that convey the environmental assessment and provide exhibits and photos that illustrate or clarify information presented in the report.
• Coordinate municipal and private utility clearance, obtain site access, and coordinate with drillers and laboratories prior to Phase II activities.
• Complete online and field research related to historic preservation, endangered species, wetlands, floodplains, etc.
• Provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers; may coordinate and assign tasks to co‑workers within a work unit and/or project; provide formal technical guidance in area of expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related field and 5 years of environmental‑related experience; or Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist with 3 years relevant experience; or 10 years of environmental‑related experience and professional registration as listed below.
• Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Preferred:
  Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, CIH, CEM, or three or more of the following state certifications: ACM, LEAD, Mold, Radon. Note this is intended to be the actual state license to conduct sampling or consulting, not simply an AHERA or NRSB certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers; ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to effectively present technical information to non‑technical clients.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles; ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions; conduct basic financial analysis.
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations; ability to solve problems in standard situations; requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; the position requires simultaneously managing electronic deliverables for several ongoing assignments.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.