Environmental Director Jobs

Environmental Director jobs are open across government agencies, consulting firms, manufacturing companies, and nonprofits, at every level from entry-level environmental specialist to senior director, with specializations in regulatory compliance, remediation, and sustainability strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles238+
Top stateTexas
Top employerCrothall Healthcare
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Director of Environmental Services (EVS)
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Director of Environmental Services (EVS)
The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Valhalla, New York
Cleaning & Housekeeping
Hospitality & Guest Services
201-500

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Director of Environmental, Health and Safety
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Director of Environmental, Health and Safety
EMCOR
Sunnyvale, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Director of Environmental Health & Safety
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Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$105k - $128k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in biology
1,001-5,000

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Director, Environmental Services - Manamana & Kahi Mohala (Full Time, 40, Day)
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Director, Environmental Services - Manamana & Kahi Mohala (Full Time, 40, Day)
The Queen's Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$112k - $143k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Environmental, Health & Safety Director
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Environmental, Health & Safety Director
AAA Landscape
Phoenix, Arizona
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $140k/yr
CPR Certification
201-500

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Environmental Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Crothall Healthcare15
  • Aramark9
  • GHD5
  • WSP in the U.S.5
  • Metz Culinary Management4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Construction & Real Estate5
  • Technology & Software1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental director jobs.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing regulatory compliance under federal and state environmental law
  • Familiarity with EPA permitting processes, environmental impact assessments, and agency reporting
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or equivalent professional certification
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing environmental staff or contractors
  • Proficiency with environmental management systems and data tracking software platforms

Tips for Your Environmental Director Job Search

Lead your resume with regulatory depth

Environmental directors are evaluated heavily on compliance expertise. Front-load your resume with specific regulations you've managed, such as RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Air Act, or state-level equivalents, and name the agencies you've interfaced with during enforcement or permitting.

Align certifications to your target sector

A CHMM matters more in hazardous waste and industrial settings, while a LEED credential carries more weight in real estate or construction. Match your featured certifications to the sector of each role you're targeting, not just your full credential list.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Quantify remediation and cost-avoidance outcomes

Hiring managers for director-level environmental roles respond to outcomes, not responsibilities. Reframe your bullets around penalties avoided, remediation timelines shortened, audit findings resolved, or compliance costs reduced, using real figures from your past projects.

Prepare a cross-functional leadership narrative

Environmental directors routinely lead engineers, legal counsel, and operations teams simultaneously. Before interviewing, build a concise story about a time you coordinated across departments under regulatory pressure, since panel interviewers often include non-environmental stakeholders assessing your leadership fit.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify authority over permitting decisions, budget control, and reporting structure before accepting. Environmental directors who negotiate clear decision-making scope early avoid the common trap of holding accountability without the authority to act.

Environmental Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most environmental directors?

Crothall Healthcare, Aramark, and GHD are hiring the most environmental directors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industrial manufacturers, engineering consultancies, and large municipal governments account for a significant share of active postings.

How many environmental director jobs are remote?

About 65% of environmental director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-inspection and agency-coordination demands that make full remote less common for this role. Policy advisory roles, sustainability strategy positions, and corporate EHS oversight functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility.

How do you become an environmental director?

Start with a degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field, then gain hands-on compliance or remediation experience as an environmental specialist or manager. Pursue a professional certification such as a CHMM to strengthen your credentials, build a record of managing regulatory agency relationships, and progressively take on team leadership responsibilities before moving into a director-level role.

How do you get hired as an environmental director with little experience?

Focus on roles titled environmental manager or EHS manager rather than director, since most organizations require demonstrated team leadership before promoting to director. Highlight any experience coordinating permit applications, managing audits, or interfacing with regulators, even in a supporting role. Certifications like CHMM or a master's degree can partially offset limited years of direct management experience.

What does the environmental director interview process look like?

Most environmental director interviews involve an initial screening with HR, followed by a technical panel that typically includes senior engineering or operations leadership and may include legal or compliance staff. Candidates are commonly asked to walk through a past regulatory challenge in detail. Final rounds often include a presentation or case study demonstrating how you would handle a compliance failure or agency enforcement action.

Where can I find and apply to environmental director jobs?

You can find and apply to environmental director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and credentials, then apply directly to each listing.

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