Senior Environmental Project Manager – Naperville, IL

Senior Environmental Project Manager – Naperville, IL

Job Type: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40
Number of Openings: 1

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Hydrogeology, Geology, or related from an accredited university.
• 5-10+ years of Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, or related environmental consulting experience.
• Strong background/experience with environmental due diligence – Phase I & Phase II ESAs
• Direct experience with Illinois LUST Investigation and Remediation
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate staff and corporate leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient with Microsoft Office.

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current with 8-hour refresher courses.
• Familiarity with the Illinois EPA Site Remediation Program.

The successful candidate will lead/work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, providing due diligence and UST services. Expectations include:

• Managing and conducting Phase I & Phase II ESAs to ASTM or higher standards.
• Interpretation of analytical data using spreadsheets and databases.
• An in-depth understanding of Illinois UST/LUST requirements.
• Calculation of risk-based remediation objectives.
• Demonstrating full knowledge of each project’s status and goals.
• Performing tasks across multiple disciplines to bring about successful project completion.
• Trained with the goal of advancing into a Group Leader role, with future responsibilities including team management and overseeing office operations.
• Providing quality environmental services.
• Responding to customers in a timely manner.
• Other duties not listed may also apply.

At AKT Peerless, we believe that a supportive and enriching work environment is the foundation for success. As a member of our team, you’ll have access to opportunities for training, mentoring, and career advancement. The culture at AKT Peerless revolves around our people, environment, and communities, fostering involvement in employee social events and community volunteering. We cultivate a teamwork atmosphere and take pride in delivering high-quality services to our clients.

Joining our team means being part of a collaborative environment that values open communication, shared insights, and collective problem-solving. Our organizational culture recognizes the importance of a flexible work-life balance, prioritizing the well‑being of our team members by offering flexibility to meet both personal and professional commitments.

Established in 1989, AKT Peerless is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental and economic development services. With a strategic expansion that includes 12 offices across 6 states, our growth is attributed to a carefully selected, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality consulting.

We prioritize cost management, quality work product, responsiveness, and project finality to address the primary concerns of our clients. Our team’s expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental management, and redevelopment ensures the successful completion of complex projects. Our extensive client base encompasses over 110 state and local governmental agencies, over 75 financial institutions, thousands of private entities, and several non-profit organizations.

Our services extend to environmental due diligence, hydrogeological investigations, remediation, brownfield redevelopment, vapor intrusion investigations and mitigation, engineering controls for abandoned landfills, and industrial hygiene services (asbestos, lead-based paint, mold) for municipalities, school districts, and private clients nationwide.

AKT Peerless offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits and is an EOE.

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Basic Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance