Senior Project Manager - Environmental Investigation / Remediation; Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Location

Midwest – Chicago or Chicago Suburbs Preferred (Remote Considered)

Who We Are

EHS Support is a global environmental consulting firm committed to solving complex environmental challenges with creativity, agility, and client-centered collaboration. Our team of scientists, engineers, and geologists serves clients across a variety of industries by delivering technically sound, strategic, and cost-effective solutions. We pride ourselves on a virtual model that enables flexibility, and a culture grounded in excellence, autonomy, and trust.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead key remediation and environmental compliance projects across U.S. EPA Region 5, with an emphasis on regulatory interface and complex project execution. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental consultant with 15+ years of relevant project management experience and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

The preferred candidate will be based in or near the Chicago metro area and bring a strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulations, particularly within Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. We welcome professionals from all technical disciplines—geologists, engineers, scientists—who can successfully lead multidisciplinary teams and bring value to clients across a wide range of services.

Essential Responsibilities

Technical Expertise and Execution

• Manage multi-party or single-party CERCLA, RCRA, and voluntary remediation projects through full life cycles, including conceptual site model development, remedy evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Provide strategic technical direction, quality assurance oversight, and senior-level review of technical deliverables.
• Oversee preparation of site investigation reports, feasibility studies, corrective measures studies, risk assessments, and remedial design documents.
• Lead client and regulatory meetings, including direct interface with Region 5 and state-level EPA representatives (especially Illinois EPA, Ohio EPA, IDEM, and Michigan EGLE).
• Provide leadership and technical support for in-situ remediation and monitored natural attenuation (MNA) efforts.
• Ensure field programs are implemented safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Apply risk-based strategies, advanced data analysis, and cross-disciplinary insights to guide project decisions.

Clients & Growth

Team & Culture Management

Operations & Administrative

Required Competencies & Key Experience

Education Requirements

Benefits

Our Core Principles

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.