Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager

Fehr Graham is on a mission to turn environmental challenges into opportunities for change. We are looking for an Environmental Project Manager with a passion for innovation and a knack for client relationships to join our team.

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings something new. As our Environmental Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our environmental initiatives, building relationships with clients, winning work, and ensuring projects are successful.

The position is based in our Rockford, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We value work‑life balance and fun, and we celebrate milestones with team‑building activities and office outings.

• Plan, design and execute environmental projects, including everything from Phase I and Phase II site assessments to brownfield redevelopment and regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Develop and maintain client relationships by establishing personal working relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
• Oversee projects, using resources to accurately invoice clients and stay within scope and budget.
• Maintain project schedules and meet deliverable deadlines for our clients.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications and fee proposals.
• Communicate ideas and concepts to co‑workers and clients on sensitive and complex matters.
• Act as a client liaison by having a clear understanding of client needs and applying innovative thinking to solve problems and capture opportunities.
• Conduct site visits and complete fieldwork as needed.
• Perform quality control for projects and clients.
• Develop and maintain a high‑level understanding of environmental markets, clients, and technology trends and advancements.
• Attend meetings, community and industry events.
• Follow and research industry trends and share that information with the team.
• Supervise direct reports.

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Biology, Ecology or Physical Science with an emphasis in environmental engineering or a related degree. We prefer candidates with seven or more years of environmental or project management experience, preferably at a professional consulting firm. Additionally, you should:

• Have a proven track record of managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Know state regulatory agency guidance including Illinois Leaking Underground Storage Tank (including reimbursement) and Site Remediation Programs.
• Have strong interpersonal, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Hold a Project Management certification.
• Hold a Professional Geologist License in the state of IL.
• Be a highly motivated self‑starter able to communicate effectively with all levels of clients and coworkers.
• Have a results‑driven, solutions‑mindset approach.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software and tools.
• Be willing to travel to client sites and firm locations.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization focuses on employee growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Medical, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.