Brownfield Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL, United States; Hybrid

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. 

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s thriving Great Lakes environmental services and brownfield revitalization team is looking for an experienced Brownfield Project Manager to join us. Our team is growing, and we have a need for a project manager with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the environmental field and a strong interest in environmental assessment/cleanup, community revitalization, and brownfield redevelopment. This team member will be primarily focused on due diligence and brownfield revitalization work for communities throughout the Midwest but may explore opportunities within our broader environmental services team including projects in complex assessment and remediation, resiliency, and compliance. Candidates must have a solid understanding of the environmental regulations in at least one State located in the Great Lakes region. Well-qualified candidates will have experience/familiarity with environmental regulations in multiple states and implementing/managing environmental due diligence, assessment, and remediation projects, especially as that relates to State and Federal grant funded projects. Strong writing and communication skills are critical, as is an understanding of effective project management concepts and approaches.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental due diligence, assessment, cleanup, and brownfield redevelopment projects with attention to safety, quality, detail, budget, and deadlines
• Oversee staff completing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos and lead-based paint sampling projects providing guidance on scope, schedule, and budget, and providing senior review of deliverables
• Prepare proposals and other marketing materials
• Assist with preparing grant applications to fund environmental projects
• Scoping and scheduling field investigations
• Writing and reviewing technical work plans, reports, and health and safety plans
• Field support including but not limited to:
  • Work planning, scheduling, health and safety planning
  • Preparing and following written work plans and Health and Safety Plans
  • Environmental sampling including soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air
  • Overseeing field contractors (drillers, etc.) and field staff
  • Managing sampling documents and coordinating with laboratories
  • Overseeing environmental cleanup activities