Environmental Project Manager; Site Remediation & Redevelopment

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Full Time Chicago, IL, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in our Woodridge/Chicago, IL office, where you will contribute to career-defining projects that reimagine our built and natural world.

Our Environmental Services team supports public and private sector clients on complex redevelopment projects, environmental remediation, due diligence, soil management, and regulatory closure projects throughout Illinois and the Midwest.

Position Overview

V3 is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to support the continued growth of our Environmental Services practice. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for project execution, regulatory compliance, client relationship management, mentoring staff, and business development.

The ideal candidate will be a client-focused, seasoned environmental professional who can successfully manage projects and staff while contributing to business development, market growth, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

Project Management & Technical Leadership

• Manage and coordinate all stages of environmental assessments, remediation, and regulatory closure projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, proposals, and technical reports.
• Serve as a primary client contact, supporting business development efforts and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead technical execution of projects, including the Site Remediation Program (SRP), Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Program, and other regulatory cleanup projects.
• Provide geological, hydrogeological, and environmental technical expertise on multidisciplinary projects involving transportation, water resources, land development, and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate project execution with clients, contractors, regulators, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Manage project financial performance, including budget monitoring, forecasting, invoicing, and resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior-level geologists, scientists, engineers, and environmental professionals.
• Provide technical guidance, quality review, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on technical excellence and client service.

Client Development & Practice Growth

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, municipalities, attorneys, industrial clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts through networking, client engagement, proposal preparation, presentations, and industry participation.
• Identify new project opportunities and collaborate with V3's multidisciplinary teams to expand environmental services offerings.
• Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives for the Environmental Services practice.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois.
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with increasing project management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex remediation projects and supporting redevelopment initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Illinois EPA regulations, remediation programs, soil management requirements, and environmental due diligence practices.
• Experience preparing technical reports, remedial action plans, soil management plans, and…