Environmental Project Manager - UST

Department: Environmental Health/Safety/Occupational Safety

Location: Aurora, IL

Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Are you passionate about applying your engineering expertise to diverse projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your skills are put to the test? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Underground Storage Tank Environmental Project Manager to join our team.

What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our success, leading the way and setting the bar for excellence. You’ll have a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is championed. Our team values talent and trustworthiness. If you have these qualities, you’ll fit in here.

Where you’ll work
This position can be located at any of our Illinois offices, with a hybrid work option available. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Environmental Services – Fehr Graham.

Position Overview:
Fehr Graham is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager with a strong background in managing environmental projects related to Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). The ideal candidate will lead and oversee investigation, remediation, regulatory compliance, and closure projects across a diverse portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven environmental professional to contribute technical expertise, lead projects, and play a key role in client development and team growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead UST-related environmental projects from assessment through remediation and closure.
• Conduct and oversee site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, and UST removal oversight.
• Prepare technical reports, budget estimates, and regulatory submittals in compliance with IEPA and/or other state and federal agencies.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders regarding project status and technical issues.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff and field personnel.
• Assist with business development and proposal preparation to grow the environmental service line.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of overall experience with 2+ managing environmental projects, with a strong emphasis on UST programs.
• Experience with Leaking UST (LUST) sites, IEPA regulations, and risk-based corrective action (RBCA) preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proven project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and staff coordination.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.
• Professional licensure (e.g., PE, PG) a plus, but not required.
  

What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.