Project Manager, Due Diligence & Remediation

Project Manager, Due Diligence & Remediation

Location:

Chicago, IL, United States

Date Posted:
Jul 9, 2026

Schedule:

Regular Full-Time

Remote:
Hybrid Remote

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Description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

The Project Manager will assist their assigned Managing Consultant with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high-quality work product, and management or coordination with other team members as assigned or requested. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the success of their entire assigned practice area/practice division as the highest priority, regardless of any assigned subpractice area focus, or specific client engagement or relationship.

In any coordination or management activities, the Project Manager will perform assigned tasks in a manner that models the Company's core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.

Core Responsibilities

Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members

VERTEX is seeking a Project Engineer/Scientist or Assistant Project Manager to execute environmental assessment and remediation projects for top-tier clients in Illinois and the Midwest. Candidate will work on a hybrid/remote schedule based in either our Chicago office and be responsible for the successful completion of projects including, but not limited to, the following:

* Conduct and manage environmental site assessments including subsurface investigations of soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air.

* Plan and execute environmental remediation projects, including soil excavation and treatment, groundwater remediation, and vapor intrusion pathway mitigation.

* Provide oversight to field staff and subcontractors conducting site investigation and remediation projects.

* Ensure that project deliverables, milestones, and budgets are met.

* Work closely with senior managers in the coordination of work activities to meet milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.

* Prepare, review, and submit final reports in accordance with regulations, applicable guidance and policies, and internal quality control standards.

* Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to provide guidance and monitor progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self or other assigned team members is consistently high quality

* Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership

* Coordinate and support other team members as assigned in a "lead by example" manner, with emphasis on positivity and a culture that is empowered to execute

* Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.

* Support individual and any assigned team members quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality

* Provide guidance to project team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Managing Consultant of any client, team member or operational challenges

Operations

* Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization's vision and defined business objectives

* Conduct self and collaborate with others in working toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects

* Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (cooperate with any suggested project assignments outside of original assigned practice area) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results

* Complete daily tasks consistent

Qualifications & Competencies

* Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree.

* Experience with assessment, remediation, and compliance as well as other relevant regulatory programs for the region.

* Successful track record in managing multi-faceted environmental projects with multiple services and accelerated schedules

* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required; working knowledge of Office 365 applications preferred

* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

* Proven track record of independent work product production, project management, communication, and…