Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Illinois

Environmental Project Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in remediation, stormwater compliance, industrial permitting, and infrastructure redevelopment across a market that ranges from entry-level site coordinators to senior program leads. Chicago, Rockford, and the Metro East region near St. Louis anchor most of the hiring activity, with major employers such as Arcadis, Tetra Tech, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency maintaining consistent rosters of environmental project staff. Remediation project management, NEPA documentation, and brownfield redevelopment are the specialties appearing most frequently in Illinois postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerAtlas Technical Consultants
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring10
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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WM
Senior Environmental Project Manager
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Senior Environmental Project Manager
WM
East Peoria, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$85k - $95k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Fehr Graham
Environmental Project Manager
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Environmental Project Manager
Fehr Graham
Schaumburg, Illinois
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$98k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in biology
201-500

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Fehr Graham
Environmental Project Manager
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Environmental Project Manager
Fehr Graham
Aurora, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$98k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in biology
201-500

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V3 Companies
Environmental Project Manager (Site Remediation & Redevelopment)
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V3 Companies
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Environmental Project Manager (Site Remediation & Redevelopment)
V3 Companies
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
$130k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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The Planet Group
Environmental Project Manager
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The Planet Group
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Environmental Project Manager
The Planet Group
Lemont, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Environmental Engineering
$90k - $105k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Environmental Project Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
8 jobs
Downers Grove
3 jobs
Schaumburg
2 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Lemont
1 job
Batavia
1 job
Rockford
1 job
Oak Brook
1 job
East Peoria
1 job

Environmental Project Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Atlas Technical Consultants
Atlas Technical Consultants5 open roles
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell4 open roles
Fehr Graham
Fehr Graham3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by ILPELS or LEED credential preferred for senior roles
  • Minimum five years of experience managing environmental site assessments or remediation projects
  • Familiarity with Illinois EPA regulations, TACO standards, and LUST program requirements
  • PMP certification or demonstrated history of managing multi-phase environmental projects
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS, environmental data management platforms, and project scheduling software

Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a environmental project manager in Illinois?

The standard path in Illinois starts with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil engineering, geology, or a related field, followed by field experience in site assessment or remediation. Many Illinois employers expect candidates to pursue a Professional Engineer license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential. Project management credentials such as the PMP strengthen candidacy for lead roles. Progression typically moves from environmental scientist or field technician into project management.

How much do environmental project managers make in Illinois?

Environmental project managers in Illinois earn a median of about $159,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,210 for the lowest 10% to over $281,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire environmental project managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring environmental project managers in Illinois right now include Atlas Technical Consultants, Burns & McDonnell, and Fehr Graham, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of industrial sites, legacy brownfields, and active IEPA-overseen remediation programs creates ongoing demand at both large consulting firms and state agencies.

Which Illinois cities have the most environmental project manager jobs?

Chicago, Downers Grove, and Schaumburg have the most environmental project manager openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because of its density of engineering consulting offices, industrial clients, and brownfield redevelopment projects, while secondary markets like Rockford and Springfield generate openings through municipal infrastructure work, manufacturing compliance, and Illinois EPA regional offices.

Are there remote environmental project manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 67% of environmental project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that much of the work requires physical site visits, regulatory agency coordination, and field oversight. The tasks most suited to remote or hybrid arrangements are reporting, permitting documentation, client communications, and project scheduling.

How can I get hired as a environmental project manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an environmental scientist or field technician role at an Illinois consulting firm, where you build direct exposure to site assessments, regulatory reporting, and IEPA interaction. Large firms with Illinois offices such as Arcadis and Tetra Tech regularly bring on recent graduates for staff scientist positions that feed into project management tracks. Pursuing an EIT certification through IDFPR and gaining experience with TACO or LUST-program sites accelerates the move into a project lead role.

Where can I find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each position.

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