Environmental Project Manager

Clean Harbors
Chicago, IL

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager is primarily responsible for estimating remediation projects. This position will manage 1-3 projects in all phases of the project life cycle. This employee will work from home but will travel as much as is needed to manage customers and the field teams working on current projects. Typical travel pattern is field based for 4 weeks and then home.

Soil Construction/Soil Remediation project experience required.

Location : United States based applications will all be considered

Pay : $80,000-$110,000 DOE, annual bonus plan.

Travel: Will travel as needed to various project sites, up to 4 weeks in the field at one time.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5.
  • Competitive wages.
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
  • Group 401K with company matching component.
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Positive and safe work environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
  • Serves as a Project Manager for Clean Harbors Environmental Construction group for environmental, civil construction and demolition projects.
  • Primarily responsible for proposal preparation, including cost estimates and work scopes and schedules.
  • Acts as an agent of business and is involved with developing relationships with key customers and understanding our customers’ concerns and priorities.
  • Provides engineering and technical support to field service offices.
  • Provides technical support to Clean Harbors field service offices.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business;
  • With support of office management team, assist with procurement for projects including materials, equipment rental, temporary labor, and subcontractors.
  • Provides timely, concise and relevant information to superiors and subordinates.
  • Provides technical support for proposal preparation, project cost estimates and subcontractor selection and procurement.
  • Enforce the policies and procedures as it relates to Health & Safety. Will be measured off the district’s health and safety record. Works closely with the Director of Health and Safety in resolving issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Performs other duties and tasks assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or Geological engineering, Geology preferred, Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines preferred.
  • 3+ years’ demonstrated Project Management/Estimating experience in environmental remediation preferred.
  • Cost estimating experience and ability to develop and present Project Change Orders.
  • Ability to review and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Strong environmental remediation background and experience.
  • Computer literate and fully proficient in Windows-based business software including Word and Excel.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong customer management skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal silks.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing remedial sites.
  • Valid DL and clean MVR required.
  • Ability to shave for respirator fit test.
  • Ability to travel.

Physical Requirements:

  • This position is physically demanding, and candidates must be able to navigate varying site conditions where steep slopes and rugged terrain may be present and walk several miles per day. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and wear personal protective equipment that may restrict movement, when required.
  • Requires walking and standing for extended periods of time, sitting in equipment that may vibrate or jostle, climbing and working at heights, pulling/pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, crouching, and balance. Requires speaking, listening, understanding, and writing English; color determination, depth perception, clarity of vision, and 20/20 eyesight (corrected or uncorrected).
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment, and a clean personal appearance. Facial hair must always comply with the company’s respiratory protection facial hair policy.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety focused team today. To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at .

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Posted 2026-02-18

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