{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"08f2996ea2053bf2183a7fac","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/08f2996ea2053bf2183a7fac","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/08f2996ea2053bf2183a7fac","title":"Manager, Environmental Projects","description":"POSITION SUMMARY\nThis corporate position serves as a mid to senior level environmental services professional in a key role to provide environmental guidance, training, and technical advisory support to USG Manufacturing operations, business units and other corporate departments such as engineering, legal, strategy, real estate, sourcing, innovation center, and safety. The goal of this position is to ensure alignment with the corporation’s objectives to minimize liabilities while managing risk and sustaining environmental regulatory compliance. This position includes responsibilities for project oversight of strategic environmental reserves and capital projects, and leadership in implementing corporate and departmental environmental priorities. Position requires proactive engagement and managing productive relationships with internal contacts and outside contractors, consultants, attorneys, responsible parties and regulatory agencies. Position is based in the Chicago corporate office, with remote work opportunities available according to company policy.\nKey aspects of the position cover project management skills, strategic technical planning and guidance to environmental project staff. This is a “hands on” position that will involve assigned projects as well as directing additional professional resources. This position requires technical competency with the ability to provide guidance and general support across all environmental media (air, water, waste, and land) with a focus on air permitting.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nRegulatory Compliance Accountability\nEnsure environmental and regulatory compliance on all USG projects managed.\nAssist in the development and implementation of environmental guidance information and tools in alignment with applicable regulations and internal company requirements.\nServe as an internal environmental (multi-media) professional providing USG facilities and management with compliance, technical, and operational guidance in all facets of the business (operational, due diligence, transactional, and closure/divestiture).\nLead assigned multi-media environmental audits of USG manufacturing facilities including preparation of audits reports and supporting the facilities in implementing corrective actions based on audit findings.\nEvaluate new raw materials for environmental impacts and provide recommendations of the environmental requirements for material use including impact on permitting and regulatory reporting.\nManufacturing Support\nProvide guidance to USG Engineering and Manufacturing regarding environmental permits required for new and modified manufacturing operations. Assist in obtaining and reviewing required permits.\nAssist in negotiations with Federal, State and local regulatory agencies for the resolution of non-compliance matters or agreed orders, permitting challenges, agency inspections and remediation cleanup to obtain no further action or return to compliance.\nProvide web based and in person compliance training and oversight to corporate departments and plant management as assigned.\nParticipation in sustainability efforts or initiatives at USG that would result in demonstrable reductions in pollution, waste, energy, or water usage via resource conservation efforts and alternative technologies development.\nManage remediation and/or environmental closure activities associated with historic USG manufacturing locations.\nFiduciary Responsibility\nOversee and control spending by internal and external resources on assigned environmental projects.\nAccountable for the expenditure of significant dollars by internal and external environmental professionals and attorneys.\nKEY QUALIFICATIONS\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree (Engineering or Sciences strongly preferred).\nYears of Experience\nMinimum of 10-15 years of escalating professional experience within the manufacturing industry and possibly environmental consulting including 5+ years of professional management experience. (Environmental and project management experience preferred).\nRequired Skills\nCapable of promoting a high level of safety performance and teamwork.\nExcellent communication skills: highly articulate, clear speaking and writing skills.\nSelf-motivated with strong work ethic and business savvy.\nEffective problem solving, decision quality and timely decision making.\nProven track record in effectively managing technical and professional people. Ability to effectively coordinate and manage teams across cross-functional departments with excellent interpersonal skills.\nEnvironmental competency with the ability to provide guidance and support covering all environmental media (air, water, waste, and land) with a focus on air permitting.\nTechnically knowledgeable of environmental regulations and requirements (state, federal, and possibly international such as Canada and Latin America).\nKey computer skills include managing documents, creating spreadsheets, designing presentations, and using collaboration tools like Teams.\nAbility to work without supervision, at times remotely and on confidential projects.\nAbility to work in, maintain, and build upon an effective team environment.\nApplicable work experience in the operations of a manufacturing plant.\nPosition requires the ability to travel up to 25%.\nPreferred Skills\nProficient in several business disciplines including management, strategy, manufacturing, and accounting.\nKnowledgeable in the development and delivery of environmental training programs.\nPrevious environmental consulting experience.\nRate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.\nUSG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.\n\nAdditionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.\nSince 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.\n\nEOE including disability/veteran","company":"Usg","rawCompany":"usg","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T18:19:46.156Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-2041.00","title":"Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health","slug":"environmental-scientists-and-specialists-including-health"},{"code":"17-2081.00","title":"Environmental Engineers","slug":"environmental-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541620","title":"Environmental Consulting Services","slug":"environmental-consulting-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"924110","title":"Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs","slug":"administration-of-air-and-water-resource-and-solid-waste-management-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manager, Environmental Projects","description":"POSITION SUMMARY\nThis corporate position serves as a mid to senior level environmental services professional in a key role to provide environmental guidance, training, and technical advisory support to USG Manufacturing operations, business units and other corporate departments such as engineering, legal, strategy, real estate, sourcing, innovation center, and safety. The goal of this position is to ensure alignment with the corporation’s objectives to minimize liabilities while managing risk and sustaining environmental regulatory compliance. This position includes responsibilities for project oversight of strategic environmental reserves and capital projects, and leadership in implementing corporate and departmental environmental priorities. Position requires proactive engagement and managing productive relationships with internal contacts and outside contractors, consultants, attorneys, responsible parties and regulatory agencies. Position is based in the Chicago corporate office, with remote work opportunities available according to company policy.\nKey aspects of the position cover project management skills, strategic technical planning and guidance to environmental project staff. This is a “hands on” position that will involve assigned projects as well as directing additional professional resources. This position requires technical competency with the ability to provide guidance and general support across all environmental media (air, water, waste, and land) with a focus on air permitting.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nRegulatory Compliance Accountability\nEnsure environmental and regulatory compliance on all USG projects managed.\nAssist in the development and implementation of environmental guidance information and tools in alignment with applicable regulations and internal company requirements.\nServe as an internal environmental (multi-media) professional providing USG facilities and management with compliance, technical, and operational guidance in all facets of the business (operational, due diligence, transactional, and closure/divestiture).\nLead assigned multi-media environmental audits of USG manufacturing facilities including preparation of audits reports and supporting the facilities in implementing corrective actions based on audit findings.\nEvaluate new raw materials for environmental impacts and provide recommendations of the environmental requirements for material use including impact on permitting and regulatory reporting.\nManufacturing Support\nProvide guidance to USG Engineering and Manufacturing regarding environmental permits required for new and modified manufacturing operations. Assist in obtaining and reviewing required permits.\nAssist in negotiations with Federal, State and local regulatory agencies for the resolution of non-compliance matters or agreed orders, permitting challenges, agency inspections and remediation cleanup to obtain no further action or return to compliance.\nProvide web based and in person compliance training and oversight to corporate departments and plant management as assigned.\nParticipation in sustainability efforts or initiatives at USG that would result in demonstrable reductions in pollution, waste, energy, or water usage via resource conservation efforts and alternative technologies development.\nManage remediation and/or environmental closure activities associated with historic USG manufacturing locations.\nFiduciary Responsibility\nOversee and control spending by internal and external resources on assigned environmental projects.\nAccountable for the expenditure of significant dollars by internal and external environmental professionals and attorneys.\nKEY QUALIFICATIONS\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree (Engineering or Sciences strongly preferred).\nYears of Experience\nMinimum of 10-15 years of escalating professional experience within the manufacturing industry and possibly environmental consulting including 5+ years of professional management experience. (Environmental and project management experience preferred).\nRequired Skills\nCapable of promoting a high level of safety performance and teamwork.\nExcellent communication skills: highly articulate, clear speaking and writing skills.\nSelf-motivated with strong work ethic and business savvy.\nEffective problem solving, decision quality and timely decision making.\nProven track record in effectively managing technical and professional people. Ability to effectively coordinate and manage teams across cross-functional departments with excellent interpersonal skills.\nEnvironmental competency with the ability to provide guidance and support covering all environmental media (air, water, waste, and land) with a focus on air permitting.\nTechnically knowledgeable of environmental regulations and requirements (state, federal, and possibly international such as Canada and Latin America).\nKey computer skills include managing documents, creating spreadsheets, designing presentations, and using collaboration tools like Teams.\nAbility to work without supervision, at times remotely and on confidential projects.\nAbility to work in, maintain, and build upon an effective team environment.\nApplicable work experience in the operations of a manufacturing plant.\nPosition requires the ability to travel up to 25%.\nPreferred Skills\nProficient in several business disciplines including management, strategy, manufacturing, and accounting.\nKnowledgeable in the development and delivery of environmental training programs.\nPrevious environmental consulting experience.\nRate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.\nUSG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.\n\nAdditionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.\nSince 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.\n\nEOE including disability/veteran","datePosted":"2026-04-12T18:19:46.156Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T18:19:46.156Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Usg","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"08f2996ea2053bf2183a7fac"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/08f2996ea2053bf2183a7fac"}}