Environmental Project Manager

Our environmental practice delivers science-based environmental solutions for our clients. Our experts provide access to a deep bench of planners, scientists, engineers, and technical specialists who can help address the most challenging environmental issues while keeping projects on track toward desired results.
 
Your Impact:

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Project Manager. The position offers the flexibility to work in-office, in a hybrid of in-office and remote, or fully remote from one of Tetra Tech’s offices in Chicago or one of our offices in the Midwest.
The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in environmental site investigation and remediation and be interested in career growth and business development opportunities while managing and supporting various public and private sector environmental projects.

• Manage and conduct subsurface soil and hydrogeological, and sediment investigations.
• Manage and conduct Phase I ESAs to ASTM or higher standards.
• Manage and conduct Phase II ESAs.
• Manage/oversee hazardous materials surveys, including asbestos and lead-based paint.
• Develop conceptual remedial action plans, cost estimates, and designs.
• Work with multi-disciplinary technical teams to bring about successful project completion.
• Respond to clients and customers.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for various scopes of work.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master's degree in environmental or civil engineering is required, plus 3-8+ years of environmental consulting or related experience.  PE, PG or other relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Previous experience with environmental site investigations and remediation (including under the Illinois Site Remediation Program).
• Asbestos, lead-based paint, or other professional certifications or registrations (e.g., PE, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, client management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Previous private or public sector client management experience, business development success, and project management experience are a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Applicable experience, training, and certifications with asbestos, lead-based paint, air quality, low-level radioactive waste, GIS data analysis and geostatistics, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, sediment remediation and habitat restoration design, or emergency response (e.g., ICS) is highly desired.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER training certification with 8-hr refresher required + clean driving history for travel to client’s sites, as needed.

What We Offer:

• Welcoming community of multi-disciplinary experts focused on excellence and innovation. 
• Opportunity to empower employees and foster respect, inclusion, and belonging values. 
• Excellence and Achievement awards for our highest performers. 
• Culture focused on innovation and providing our clients with industry-leading experience and high value. 
• Flexibility that allows our employees to balance quality work and their personal lives. 
• Competitive benefits package and learning and development opportunities Tetra Tech offers. 

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.