Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs

Environmental Compliance Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, energy, construction, and consulting, from entry-level coordinator to senior director, with specializations in air quality, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles381+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRyder System
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type92% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Loenbro
Environmental Compliance Manager
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Environmental Compliance Manager
Loenbro
Westminster, Colorado
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$115k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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NAES Corporation
Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager
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NAES Corporation
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Fleet Environmental Compliance Manager
NAES Corporation
Shawville, Pennsylvania
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Program Management
$150k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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NAES Corporation
Environmental Compliance Manager
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NAES Corporation
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Environmental Compliance Manager
NAES Corporation
Arvada, Colorado
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$130k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Clean Harbors
Environmental Compliance Manager
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Environmental Compliance Manager
Clean Harbors
Dolton, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$45k - $144k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Environmental Resources Management
Environmental Compliance Manager
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Environmental Resources Management
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Environmental Compliance Manager
Environmental Resources Management
Rochester, New York
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$49 - $63/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Compliance Manager Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Ryder System
    Ryder System52
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell12
  • Clean Harbors
    Clean Harbors10
  • Amazon
    Amazon8
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services88
  • Manufacturing49
  • Chemicals & Materials31
  • Construction & Real Estate25
  • Food & Beverage16

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental compliance manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Working knowledge of EPA regulations including Clean Air Act and RCRA requirements
  • Experience preparing and managing environmental permits at federal or state level
  • Proficiency with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 or LIMS platforms
  • CHMM, CEM, or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred or required
  • Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits and managing regulatory agency inspections

Tips for Your Environmental Compliance Manager Job Search

Quantify your permit compliance outcomes

Hiring managers scan for specifics, not duties. List the number of permits you managed, violation reduction rates you achieved, or the scope of remediation projects you oversaw. Vague descriptions like 'managed compliance programs' won't differentiate you from dozens of other candidates.

List certifications before your degree

For environmental compliance roles, credentials like CHMM, CEM, or a 40-Hour HAZWOPER certificate often carry more immediate weight than your undergraduate major. Put your certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so reviewers spot them before reaching your education history.

Filter openings by regulatory framework

Job postings for environmental compliance managers vary sharply by which regulations you'll own. Target listings that explicitly name the frameworks you know best, whether Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA, or state-specific programs, rather than applying broadly to every environmental management opening.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists environmental compliance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for agency-specific scenario questions

Interviewers at manufacturers and utilities frequently test how you'd handle a surprise EPA or state agency inspection. Practice walking through your inspection-readiness protocol step by step, including documentation control, employee notification procedures, and corrective action workflows, before you sit down with the hiring panel.

Negotiate using total regulatory scope

When discussing compensation, frame your value around the regulatory complexity you manage, not just headcount. A candidate overseeing multi-media permits across multiple facilities in different states can justify a higher offer than one focused on a single permit category, even with similar years of experience.

Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most environmental compliance managers?

The companies hiring the most environmental compliance managers right now include Ryder System, Burns & McDonnell, and Clean Harbors, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Energy, manufacturing, and environmental consulting firms consistently account for a significant portion of total demand.

How many environmental compliance manager jobs are remote?

About 8% of environmental compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the role skews on-site given the need for facility walkthroughs and in-person agency coordination. Sub-areas that lean most remote include regulatory reporting, compliance program development, and environmental management system auditing for multi-site organizations.

How do you become an environmental compliance manager?

Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or a related field, then build hands-on experience in environmental health and safety or regulatory affairs roles. Earn field credentials like a CHMM or HAZWOPER certification to strengthen your candidacy. Progress typically moves from environmental coordinator or specialist to manager as you accumulate permit management, audit, and agency-interaction experience.

Can you get hired as an environmental compliance manager with little experience?

Entry points exist if you position yourself strategically. Roles titled environmental compliance coordinator or EHS specialist are the standard on-ramp, and many employers promote from within. Internships with regulatory agencies, consulting firms, or industrial facilities carry real weight. A HAZWOPER certification or hands-on exposure to permit reporting software can compensate for limited years of direct compliance management.

What does the environmental compliance manager interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen with HR focuses on your background and regulatory experience. A technical interview with the environmental or EHS director digs into specific regulation knowledge, past permit challenges, and inspection scenarios. Final rounds often include a panel with operations or legal stakeholders and may involve a case study or a facility walkthrough to assess your practical site assessment instincts.

Where can I find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs?

You can find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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