Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager SET Environmental Inc Up to $120,000/year - SET Environmental has a full range of benefit options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, as well as other supplemental benefits. United States, Illinois, Wheeling 450 Sumac Road (Show on map) Apr 23, 2026 •Position will be remote and local work located in the Chicago, IL Area•A Senior Project Manager at SET Environmental is responsible to: Manage scope, schedule, and budget for a variety of environmental projects including site investigation/characterization, environmental compliance, due diligence, and environmental permitting projects Complete Phase I/II environmental site assessments Assist with the management of remedial action projects for commercial and industrial property developers, law firms, financial institutions, and utilities Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate site testing and formulate recommendations for projects of different sizes and complexities Identify, evaluate, and recommend additional actions, as necessary, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations Prepare and review technical documents including reports, proposals, and regulatory agency correspondences Mentor and train junior staff members Provide excellent customer service Assist with client development and business planning preparing cost estimates and proposals Maintain knowledge of the processes for site investigations, remedial alternative studies, and work plan implementations Understand and possess experience with remediating sites contaminated with chlorinated solvents, metals and free product (LNAPL & DNAPL) Interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and environmental data Identify and develop new business opportunities Work collaboratively with clients, other SET offices, and environmental regulators on project related work Participate and build on health, safety and environment policies and procedures in the execution of all work May require some regional travel for site visits, up to 10%. At times, may be required to stay multiple days depending on the needs of the project Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline Minimum of 10 years of project management experience Wisconsin/Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) or Geologist (PG) is a plus Demonstrated experience in project management including budget,schedule,and deliverable performance. PMP certification is a plus Demonstrate experience in researching and understanding administrative code, voluntary programs, and compliance with federal and state regulations to support designing and implementing investigations and remedial alternatives in various states Familiarity with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Familiarity with communicating to the client in business terms the environmental and regulatory liabilities and associated implicationspertaining tothe associated transaction Demonstrated experiencein the Site Remediation Program Demonstrated experience in thescoping, costing, and writing successful proposals, work plans, investigation, remediation, and design reports, and conducting business development Must be able to work in a fast-paced, uncertain, high-pressure environment with the ability to change directions and scope quickly Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing experience Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite Must pass a local, state and federal background check Must pass DOT physical including drug and alcohol screening