Director of Environmental Services

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Carnow Conibear, a leading industrial hygiene and environmental engineering consulting firm based in downtown Chicago, is seeking an innovative and strategic Director of Environmental Engineering. In this pivotal role, you will lead our Environmental Engineering Team, champion organizational growth, and foster a culture of innovation

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This high-impact leadership position empowers you to shape team strategy, oversee complex projects, build strong client relationships, and mentor a talented, collaborative team. You will balance leadership duties with active participation in billable project wor

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Key Responsibilit

iesLeadership & Strat

• egyLead the Environmental Engineering Team and establish a clear strategic visi
• on.Develop long-term plans aligned with organizational goa
• ls.Oversee budgeting, resource planning, staffing, and team performan

ce.Business Development & Client Engagem

• entIdentify new markets and growth opportuniti
• es.Strengthen existing client relationships and cultivate new on
• es.Support and lead major proposals and client presentatio

ns.Project Oversight & Technical Excelle

• nceOversee complex environmental engineering and remediation projec
• ts.Provide technical direction and ensure adherence to regulatory requiremen
• ts.Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutio

ns.Team Management & Mentors

• hipCoach and mentor engineering and technical sta
• ff.Support professional development, training, and career advanceme
• nt.Promote a culture of integrity, innovation, and continuous improveme

nt.Compliance & Operational Efficie

• ncyMonitor regulatory changes and industry tren
• ds.Improve internal processes to enhance quality, compliance, and efficien

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Qualificat

ionsWe encourage candidates to apply even if not all preferred qualifications are m

et. Requi

• red:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related fi
• eld.10 years of experience in environmental consult
• ing.Experience leading environmental engineering or remediation proje
• cts.Demonstrated success managing clients, teams, or complex project portfol

ios.Prefer

• red:Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or CHMM certificat
• ion.Experience with environmental site assessments, remediation design, or regulatory programs (LUST, SRP, voluntary cleanup, RC
• RA).Experience with state or federal agenc
• ies.Familiarity with IDOT or Illinois Tollway proje
• cts. xrczosw Master’s degree or advanced technical train

ing.