Mid Level Environmental Manager Jobs
Mid level environmental manager jobs go to professionals ready to own compliance programs, lead site assessments, and make regulatory decisions with limited oversight. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with Burns & McDonnell, GHD, and SGS actively hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of environmental consulting projects from proposal development through project closeout and collection. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, client management, staff development, and financial accountability across multiple projects. The Environmental Senior Project Manager serves as the primary client contact on assigned projects, mentors technical staff, and ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with company standards while demonstrating ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Leads and mentors junior staff and supports professional development across the team
- Manages environmental consulting projects from proposal through project closeout
- Serves as the primary client contact for assigned projects
- Maintains and expands client relationships and business opportunities
- Manages project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
- Reviews and approves project change orders and budgeting adjustments
- Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
- Coordinates project staffing and resource allocation
- Oversees multiple projects simultaneously and ensures successful project execution
- Reviews and approves proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
- Prepares and reviews environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations
- Conducts senior-level reviews of project deliverables before Principal review
- Leads client meetings and project discussions
- Supports staffing decisions in collaboration with department leadership
- Provides guidance on technical, operational, and project management issues
- Performs additional project leadership and technical duties as assigned
- Directs project planning, staffing, and implementation activities
- Oversees complex environmental investigations
- Reviews field reports and technical documentation
- Develops site work plans and investigation strategies
- Manages remediation design, installation, operation, and maintenance activities
- Oversees underground storage tank assessment projects
- Leads client meetings and communicates project milestones and significant findings
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of related experience
- Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
- Must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
- Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
- Extensive knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices
- Extensive knowledge of permitting requirements and environmental investigation methodologies
- Excellent project management and consulting skills
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
- Strong financial management and budgeting skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to review and evaluate technical work produced by others
- Strong business development and client growth capabilities
- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
MILITARY QUALIFICATIONS
The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
- E-7
WHO WE ARE
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of environmental consulting projects from proposal development through project closeout and collection. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, client management, staff development, and financial accountability across multiple projects. The Environmental Senior Project Manager serves as the primary client contact on assigned projects, mentors technical staff, and ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with company standards while demonstrating ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Leads and mentors junior staff and supports professional development across the team
- Manages environmental consulting projects from proposal through project closeout
- Serves as the primary client contact for assigned projects
- Maintains and expands client relationships and business opportunities
- Manages project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
- Reviews and approves project change orders and budgeting adjustments
- Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
- Coordinates project staffing and resource allocation
- Oversees multiple projects simultaneously and ensures successful project execution
- Reviews and approves proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
- Prepares and reviews environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations
- Conducts senior-level reviews of project deliverables before Principal review
- Leads client meetings and project discussions
- Supports staffing decisions in collaboration with department leadership
- Provides guidance on technical, operational, and project management issues
- Performs additional project leadership and technical duties as assigned
- Directs project planning, staffing, and implementation activities
- Oversees complex environmental investigations
- Reviews field reports and technical documentation
- Develops site work plans and investigation strategies
- Manages remediation design, installation, operation, and maintenance activities
- Oversees underground storage tank assessment projects
- Leads client meetings and communicates project milestones and significant findings
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of related experience
- Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
- Must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
- Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
- Extensive knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices
- Extensive knowledge of permitting requirements and environmental investigation methodologies
- Excellent project management and consulting skills
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
- Strong financial management and budgeting skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to review and evaluate technical work produced by others
- Strong business development and client growth capabilities
- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
MILITARY QUALIFICATIONS
The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
- E-7
WHO WE ARE
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Mid Level Environmental Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level environmental manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight permits you managed end to end, audits you led independently, or compliance programs you improved with measurable results. Tailor your resume to show you can operate with limited supervision, and emphasize any cross-functional work with operations, legal, or engineering teams. Mid level hiring managers look for evidence of judgment, not just execution.
Which companies hire mid level environmental managers?
Companies hiring mid level environmental managers right now include Burns & McDonnell, GHD, and SGS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by a mix of large industrial and energy companies, government contractors, and environmental consulting firms that need professionals who can manage projects with real regulatory accountability.
Are there remote mid level environmental manager jobs?
Yes, though field and site-based work limits full remote availability for many roles. About 26% of mid level environmental manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in consulting, reporting, and program management roles where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How do I move up to a mid level environmental manager role?
The shift from entry level to mid level happens when you build a record of owning projects rather than supporting them. That means taking on permit applications, leading compliance audits, or managing a remediation project from start to close. Deepening expertise in a specific regulation, industry sector, or environmental medium, and demonstrating that your work reduced risk or improved a measurable outcome, signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level environmental managers?
Mid Level environmental manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because their operations face significant regulatory obligations, require ongoing permit management, and need professionals who can independently oversee environmental compliance without constant senior supervision.