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Senior Project Manager-Environmental Engineering

Carnow, Conibear & Associates (Carnow Conibear) is a trusted leader in environmental, health, and safety consulting with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private sector clients. Our firm is known for delivering science based solutions, technical excellence, and responsive client service. We are dedicated to protecting human health and the environment while helping our clients meet regulatory and operational objectives.

Carnow Conibear is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Environmental Engineering to lead and manage complex environmental projects across a diverse client base. This role is ideal for a seasoned environmental professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary projects from conception through completion.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for project execution, client relationship management, regulatory compliance, client acquisition, client development, and mentoring technical staff. Project work may include site investigations, remediation oversight, environmental compliance, and other environmental engineering services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all phases of environmental engineering and assessment projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; monitor project performance and profitability.
• Manage all assigned projects properly to ensure they are profitable, within budget, and completed on time.
• Serve as a primary client contact, supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead technical execution of projects, including Site Remediation Program, Leaking Underground Storage Tank, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, and other regulatory cleanup projects.
• Conduct and oversee all types of environmental investigations, assessments, and sampling as applicable.
• Generate remediation design and specifications for privately and publicly bid projects.
• Manage technical staff overseeing remedial activities.
• Respond to emergency situations and concerns quickly, communicate important facts to supervisor, and manage the remediation activities to completion.
• Develop, review, and sign off on technical reports, project designs, and regulatory submittals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (IEPA, EPA, IDPH, OSHA, RCRA, TSCA, HUD, etc.)
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and oversight to junior staff.
• Support department leadership with workload planning, staff development, and process improvement.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, QA/QC procedures, and health and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, engineering, or regulatory project work.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex environmental projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations and standards (IDPH, EPA, OSHA, HUD).
• Professional licenses preferred, including:
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Excellent technical writing, data interpretation, and report preparation skills
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and coordinate multiple active projects.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally.
• Mileage reimbursement provided

Preferred Skills:

• Experience overseeing environmental remediation or abatement contractors.
• Strong construction background.
• Familiarity with environmental modeling, sampling design, or remediation technologies.
• Experience with digital inspection platforms, environmental databases, or mobile field reporting tools.
• Ability to manage high volume, technically complex projects in a fast paced consulting environment.
• Interest in staff mentorship, leadership development, and departmental growth.

Senior Project Manager, Industrial Hygiene

As a Senior Project Manager, Asbestos and Lead Department, you will work with a team of professionals on challenging environmental projects for public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the proper coordination of projects to ensure project timeliness, QAQC, and overall client satisfaction 
• Attentively manage project budgets
• Conduct asbestos investigations
• Manage on-site asbestos abatement projects
• Conduct air sampling
• Conduct lead inspections, risk assessments, and clearance sampling
• Conduct mold evaluations
• Manage the development of Project Designs

Inspections, oversight (Field work), report writing, design. Planning, staffing, budget (Sr)
IDPH Professional Asbestos and Lead licenses preferred.
Reliable auto, valid driver’s license, and short-range travel required. Mileage is reimbursable.

Carnow Conibear offers training, opportunity for growth, a supportive and collaborative culture, and a competitive compensation and benefits package for qualified individuals.

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards
• Perform Tier II and Tier III modeling and evaluation for environmental projects
• Develop remediation designs and support implementation strategies
• Provide remediation oversight and monitoring during field activities
• Conduct Site Remediation Program (SRP) investigations and prepare required regulatory reports
• Oversee Underground Storage Tank (UST) removals and conduct Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) investigations and reporting
• Perform environmental inspections, audits, and assessments across multiple project sites
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Prepare and maintain environmental documentation, reports, and permits
• Support environmental planning, sampling, and monitoring activities
• Assist with spill response, waste management, and corrective action plans
• Collaborate with project teams to implement environmental best practices
• Provide training and guidance to staff on environmental policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of required documentation
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to leadership and project teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 5–10 years of professional experience in environmental compliance, fieldwork, or environmental project support
• Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state environmental regulations
• Experience with environmental sampling, reporting, and site inspections
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem solving skills
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel locally for short-range fieldwork

• Experience in project based or field based industries
• Knowledge of waste management, stormwater, air quality, or hazardous materials
• Familiarity with GIS, environmental software, or digital reporting tools

• Conduct surveys for noise and airborne contaminants
• Perform indoor air quality assessments and mold investigations
• Perform lead and asbestos investigations
• Collect environmental samples including water for lead, copper, Legionella, and other contaminants
• Conduct respirator fit testing
• Prepare client proposals, project scopes, and sampling plans
• Prepare and review technical reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Support the Certified Industrial Hygienist with field investigations, data analysis, and project coordination
• Maintain thorough documentation, field notes, and chain of custody records
• Perform field inspections and ensure adherence to safety and QA/QC protocols
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to project managers and clients

• Three (3) or more years of experience in industrial hygiene field work preferred
• IDPH Asbestos and/or Lead Licenses required or strongly preferred, such as:
• IDPH Asbestos Inspector
• IDPH Asbestos Air Sampling Professional
• IDPH Lead Inspector / Lead Risk Assessor
• Strong technical writing skills with experience in report preparation
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple field assignments
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem solving skills
• Comfortable conducting field work, sampling, and onsite evaluations
• Reliable personal vehicle required; mileage is reimbursable
• Valid driver’s license and availability for frequent short range travel
• Experience with industrial hygiene instrumentation and sampling methods
• Familiarity with OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, EPA, and IDPH guidance

• Progress toward Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential
• Experience conducting training or assisting with client education
• Proficiency using digital tools, mobile field software, or data collection platforms
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