Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • Chicago, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join their collaborative Midwest Offices of Chicago, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis. This individual will serve a key function in managing and submitting air permitting and compliance, industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting and compliance, storage tank registration and compliance evaluations, waste program management, multi-media environmental compliance audits, development of monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans, and report writing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage Langan’s robust technical expertise and leadership presence in the Midwest market, manage diverse projects, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry-renowned practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science
• 10+ years of experience working with regulations and environmental permitting
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Knowledge of Federal, Midwest states, other states, and county-level environmental compliance regulations
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional certification preferred
• Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex environmental engineering projects, including performing senior-level technical analysis and review
• Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for a variety of industrial and construction projects
• Manage the preparation and submission of permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI)
• Prepare and submit responses to Notice of Violations and negotiate permit requirements with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients
• Conduct multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews
• Lead and develop a team of environmental compliance staff, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating team members
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals, including scope and fees development
• Ensure that multiple projects and tasks are delivered on time and within budget
• Manage change orders, prepare draft invoices, support project billings, and assist in payment collections
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities, expand work within existing projects, and attend business development meetings and events
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in relevant industry organizations
• Coordinate other work groups across different office locations and different disciplines as needed
• Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, and supervisors
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to support projects across US

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior