Mid Level Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs
Mid level environmental compliance manager jobs go to professionals ready to own compliance programs, coordinate multi-site audits, and guide junior staff with limited oversight. Roles run across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Environmental Resources Management, WSP, and Tetra Tech hiring at this level now.
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Title: Senior Project Manager, Environmental Compliance
Type: Full time, exempt
Location: Reston, Virginia
Reports To: Director of Stormwater Compliance
Visit Us: https://www.dfmdevelopment.com/
DFM is a local firm dedicated to providing red tape consulting services to the Real Estate Development and AEC industry. We are an organization that fosters a vibrant culture, thrives on energy, creativity, and growth. Join our team today and be a part of an innovative workplace where your skills are celebrated and challenges are embraced.
Due to recent growth, our client focused firm is seeking to hire a full-time, Senior Project Manager to join our staff. This individual will be responsible for driving business development for Phase 1 and 2 ESAs, PCAs, and subsurface investigation services, coordinate and oversee field inspections, reporting, and conduct technical inspections as needed, interview and recommend new hires and independent contractors and learn and use Salesforce for proposals, follow up with clients, and collaborate with team members for Red Tape Due Diligence services. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional client service and actively network with decision-makers in development, banking, and AEC industries.
Disclaimer:
The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead EC Division's Due Diligence practice by:
- Completing BD work to find new business for Phase 1 ESA's, Phase 2 ESA's, PCA's (Property Condition Assessments) and subsurface investigation services.
- Coordination and overseeing Phase 1&2 ESA, Subsurface Investigations and PCA field inspections and final reporting.
- Performing technical inspection work as needed.
- Interview and make recommendations on hew hires and independent contractors (as needed) as work load increases.
- Learn Salesforce sufficiently to prepare and submit proposals to clients.
- Follow up with potential clients to complete scope review and gain feedback on proposals in order to try and find a way to win business.
- Coordination with other internal Division team members for Red Tape Due Diligence services.
- Provide extremely high level of service to clients in order to differentiate ourselves from industry competitors.
- Aggressively network with decision makers throughout development, banking and AEC industry.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of environmental consulting experience or PCA experience
- Phase 1 & 2 experience, Subsurface investigation experience, Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in training (EIT) preferred
- Valid Driver's License
- Physical ability to comfortably walk around active job sites in an efficient manner
- Proficient using a Windows Operations System and Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat)
Physical Requirements:
Employees must be able to adhere to the physical demands described below. These are requirements that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Walk around active job sites, stopping, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, sitting for an extended period of time
- Must be comfortable working in confined spaces after receiving proper training and certification
- Enter, access, and inspect underground stormwater structures (i.e. climbing ladders to gain roof access)*
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Yearly Bonus
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401K w/ Company Match
- Computer, phone, company vehicle for business travel etc.
DFM Development Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.
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Mid Level Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level environmental compliance manager job?
Position your existing experience around ownership, not just support. Highlight permits you managed from submission to approval, audits you led independently, and any regulatory agency interactions you handled directly. Applications that show you reduced violations, improved reporting processes, or trained colleagues stand out. Tailor your resume to the specific regulations named in each job posting, such as Clean Air Act, RCRA, or SPCC, since hiring managers screen for regulatory fluency first.
Which companies hire mid level environmental compliance managers?
Companies hiring mid level environmental compliance managers right now include Environmental Resources Management, WSP, and Tetra Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of industrial manufacturers, energy producers, construction firms, and environmental consulting companies that need professionals who can manage compliance programs without heavy senior supervision.
Are there remote mid level environmental compliance manager jobs?
Yes, though the role is more site-dependent than many others. About 13% of mid level environmental compliance manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at consulting firms and corporate EHS departments where reporting and documentation work can be done off-site. Roles tied to active industrial facilities or field inspections tend to require on-site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level environmental compliance manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on progressively independent work. Start by taking full ownership of discrete compliance tasks, such as maintaining a single permit or running one recurring audit, then expand into cross-functional projects. Developing fluency in two or more regulatory frameworks, documenting measurable outcomes like reduced citations or faster reporting cycles, and mentoring newer colleagues all signal readiness for mid level responsibilities to hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level environmental compliance managers?
Mid Level environmental compliance manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under stringent federal and state environmental regulations that require dedicated compliance professionals capable of managing permitting, reporting, and inspection cycles without constant senior oversight.