Department Lead
Environmental Department Lead - Site Investigation & Remediation
Location: Chicago, IL
Experience: 10+ Years
A growing environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Department Lead to oversee and expand its Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and subsurface investigation practice in the Chicago area.
This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced environmental professional who combines strong technical knowledge with project management, client development, and team leadership skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving department growth, mentoring staff, and managing complex environmental investigation and remediation projects throughout the region.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the environmental investigation and remediation practice
- Oversee Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, site investigations, and remediation projects
- Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Provide technical oversight for soil, groundwater, and vapor investigations
- Review technical reports, risk evaluations, and remediation recommendations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and regulatory stakeholders
- Mentor project managers, scientists, geologists, and engineers
- Support business development efforts and help expand client relationships
- Coordinate with developers, attorneys, lenders, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related discipline
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience
- Extensive experience managing Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and site investigation projects
- Strong understanding of Illinois environmental regulations and remediation programs
- Experience overseeing soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion investigations
- Proven leadership and project management experience
- Strong client-facing communication and business development skills
- Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance bonus
- Leadership role with significant influence on department growth
- Opportunity to build and mentor a high-performing environmental team
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Strong project backlog and established client base
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term advancement opportunities and potential future equity participation
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Lead a growing environmental practice with strong executive support
- High visibility within the organization and marketplace
- Blend of technical leadership, project management, and business development
- Opportunity to shape the future direction of the department
- Stable organization with a strong pipeline of environmental investigation and remediation work
This position is ideal for an environmental consulting leader who wants to combine Phase II expertise, remediation knowledge, client management, and team leadership in a high-impact role with significant growth potential.
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