Wetland Specialist / Project Manager

Core Group USA is hiring a Wetland Specialist/Project Manager in Naperville, IL, for environmental consulting. The role involves leading projects on wetland assessments, stormwater management, and erosion control. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, strong technical skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive, employee-owned firm focused on impactful projects.
Environmental Project Manager – Wetlands, Stormwater & Erosion Control (Naperville, IL)

Looking to advance your career in environmental consulting? We’re partnering with a leading multi-disciplinary employee owned consulting firm expanding its Environmental Practice in Naperville, IL. If you have a strong background in managing environmental projects—particularly in wetland assessments, stormwater management, and erosion control—this could be your next great opportunity!

This well-established firm offers an environment where you’ll work on a variety of impactful projects, from land development to industrial sites, while collaborating closely with clients to provide technically sound and high-quality solutions.

What You’ll Do:
• Lead environmental projects from start to finish, ensuring they stay on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage wetland determinations, stormwater permitting, erosion control, and compliance documentation.
• Supervise a team of field/staff personnel and build relationships with private-sector clients.

Why This Role?
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities to work across diverse, high-impact projects.
• Collaborate with an experienced, passionate team that values both client satisfaction and technical excellence.
• Join a well-established, household name in Illinois with exponential growth opportunities.
• Work in an employee-owned company that fosters collaboration and a strong work environment.

What You Need:
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, particularly in wetland determinations, stormwater permitting, and erosion control.
• Strong background in wetland and stormwater permitting, wetland mitigation design and monitoring, and stormwater management inspection.
• Experience in Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices and permit compliance documentation.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Certifications such as Lake County Erosion Control Inspector (DECI), or CESSWI are a plus.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a growing, client-focused firm, let’s connect! Apply today or send me a message to learn more.