Position

The Project Manager will lead environmental due diligence and compliance projects with full responsibility for scope development, execution, regulatory coordination, and client communication. This role requires a disciplined professional capable of navigating complex environmental issues within tight, transaction-driven timelines.

This is a primarily office-based position with targeted field responsibilities (approximately 10–25%)

 

Responsibilities

Environmental Due Diligence & Compliance Leadership

• Lead Phase I Environmental Site Assessments adhering to ASTM standards.
• Design and manage Phase II ESA investigations, including sampling programs and data interpretation.
• Conduct vapor intrusion investigations and oversee mitigation system operation, maintenance, and monitoring initiates.
• Manage UST closures, removals, and compliance documentation.
• Perform or oversee asbestos and lead-based paint surveys through licensed personnel.

Regulatory Strategy & Coordination

• Prepare Comfort Letters, Site Status Letters, Contained-In Determinations, and Beneficial Use/Re-use requests.
• Develop and submit site characterization, remediation work plan, operation, maintenance & monitoring plans, and closure requests for IDEM State Cleanup and VRP projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for IDEM, EPA, and municipal regulators.

Real Estate Transaction Support

• Collaborate with developers, attorneys, title companies, brokers, and stakeholders.
• Manage due diligence acquisition objectives, timelines, and redevelopment goals.
• Communicate risks, strategies, and cost implications clearly with supporting data.

Project Management

• Lead scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor oversight, and deliverable management.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and client-ready documentation.
• Maintain organized project files and advance firm-wide systems and standards.
• Provide proactive, excellent, and consistent professional communication.

Field Work (10–25%)

• Perform soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
• Oversee drilling, excavation, and remediation contractors.
• Support geotechnical and other transaction-driven site assessments.

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of consulting experience with demonstrated capabilities.
• Strong understanding of ASTM standards and IDEM regulatory framework.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Credentials

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER – Required
• LPG, PE, or CHMM – Strongly Preferred
• Indiana Asbestos Inspector, or willingness to obtain, is a plus.
• Indiana Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, or willingness to obtain, is a plus.
• Indiana Real Estate Broker’s license, or willingness to obtain, is a plus

 

Compensation

• Competitive compensation structure with health insurance and 401(k).
• Support for licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Mileage or vehicle reimbursement, where applicable.
• Flexibility aligned with client needs and project demands.
• Opportunities for advancement as Heartland continues to grow.

 

Culture

• High-expectation, high-integrity environment centered on client service.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture where initiative is valued.
• Meaningful opportunity to shape processes and influence long-term firm direction.
• Emphasis on ownership, accountability, and delivering excellence.