Environmental Project Manager

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.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

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.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• 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 regulatory closure documentation.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with groundwater investigations, hydrogeologic evaluations, and remediation system implementation.
• Experience with CCDD certifications, waste characterization, and complex soil management programs.
• Planning and executing large-scale investigations of soil/groundwater contamination and vapor intrusion studies under CERCLA and RCRA.
• Established relationships within the Illinois environmental and redevelopment community.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client growth.

Why Join V3?

• Lead impactful projects that facilitate community revitalization and sustainable redevelopment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, surveyors, scientists, and designers.
• Mentor the next generation of environmental professionals.
• Participate in meaningful business development and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and opportunities for long-term career growth and ownership.

Join V3 and help shape the future of redevelopment, remediation, and environmental stewardship throughout Illinois.

Working with us opens the door to:

• Exciting projects that positively influence the world around you
• Goal-driven career development, training, and mentorship programs
• Cutting-edge technology with a dedicated technology advancement committee
• Employee-led enrichment programs devoted to wellness, community impact, and more
• Firm ownership opportunities

Your professional aspirations are our top priority: this is your career, and we're here to support that vision.

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Join V3 and go beyond limits.

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