Industrial Hygiene Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Buffalo Grove, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Air Quality, Analysis Skills, Asbestos, Billing, Biology, Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Compensation Management, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Database Programming, Develop and Maintain Customers, Engineering Consulting, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Establish Priorities, Geology, Green Construction, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Management, Mentoring, Multitasking, OSHA, Occupational Health, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Performance Reviews, Physics, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Buffalo Grove, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Responsibilities

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our Industrial Hygiene team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project assigned by their supervisor. Depending on the project and abilities, they will take an increasing role and responsibility for the project. Work will be a mix of field and office. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and perform (as needed) asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and indoor air quality assessments, remediation, and/or abatement. Relevant certifications/licensure required
  • Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
  • Interface with clients on a daily regular basis. Maintain and develop a client database.
  • Basic ability to manage project budgets. Prepare proposals, change orders, invoices, and assist with collection efforts
  • Good ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Consult with your supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a weekly basis.
  • Management of environmental projects including the application of technical support. Responsible for several projects being performed simultaneously.
  • Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations for review by senior staff
  • Perform review of deliverables prepared by subordinate staff prior to submission for senior and principal review
  • Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
  • Communicate with junior staff to direct field work performed by subcontractors and other ECS technicians and other field staff.
  • Review daily reports produced by field staff. Perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress. Mentor junior staff as needed. Communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes.
  • Good knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, or a other related environmental degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, such as Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, or a related Engineering field.
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience
  • Active or previously held asbestos and/or lead inspector certifications required
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is desired, but not required

Skills and Abilities

  • General experience with asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, legionella, dust, radon, and indoor air quality, industrial health and safety, and OSHA compliance
  • Experience in the greater Washington, DC metro region (DC, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia)
  • Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
  • Good knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
  • Good ability to manage and develop new clients. Seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients.
  • Experience independently managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on occasion and walk on uneven ground through various terrains

Military Qualifications

  • The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
  • E-6

The expected pay range for this role and location is $60,000 - $85,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Records Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Groups Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

About the Company

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Engineering Consulting Services Ltd

Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite.  We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results.   We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.

 

To find out more about ECS: www.ecslimited.com

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.ecslimited.com/