Environmental Manager Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Environmental Manager jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina concentrate in the Uptown business core, Ballantyne, and the South End corridor, across energy, construction, manufacturing, and municipal utilities sectors. Employers hiring right now include ECS Limited, Perdue, and HarperGC. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Staff Project Manager to join our team. The Environmental Staff Project Manager supports the execution and management of environmental consulting projects through a combination of field work, technical analysis, reporting, and project coordination. This role begins developing ownership of project tasks, client relationships, budgets, and schedules while working under the guidance of senior project management staff. The Environmental Staff Project Manager I contributes to project success through technical execution, team coordination, and professional client service while demonstrating ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Initiates project setup and implementation with limited supervision
- Assists with soil, wetland and natural resource investigations
- Supports mapping, GPS data collection, and field documentation
- Assists with pre-field planning and post-field data processing
- Contributes to technical evaluations and reporting under senior guidance
- Collaborates with project teams on a variety of environmental consulting projects
- Attends project meetings and assists with technical and administrative issue resolution
- Develops relationships with existing and prospective clients through project interactions
- Maintains regular communication with assigned clients and project stakeholders
- Assists with project budget management and change order tracking
- Prepares invoices and supports collection activities
- Basic knowledge of Soil Science obtained from coursework and field experience
- Schedules, trains, and oversees environmental technicians and support staff
- Prioritizes project tasks and assists with workload management to meet deadlines
- Develops project management skills through management of assigned project tasks
- Assists with preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates
- Prepares environmental reports, performs technical analysis, and develops recommendations in collaboration with senior staff
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, Soil Science, Ecology, or another degree relevant to the practice of soil science/environmental consulting.
- Soil Scientist in Training (SSIT) preferred, ability to obtain Board of Soil Scientists approval for licensure within approximately 3 years (State Dependent).
- Must have 1-3 years of relevant experience
- 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 requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
- E-5
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Who's Hiring
- ECS Limited11

- Perdue5

- HarperGC5H
- Hart & Hickman5H
- Sargent & Lundy5

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
Environmental Manager Jobs in Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a environmental manager job in Charlotte?
Focus on the sectors driving the most Charlotte hiring: commercial construction and land development, Duke Energy and its supply chain, and the city's growing manufacturing base in the Lake Norman and Cabarrus County belt. Candidates who combine NEPA or stormwater compliance experience with familiarity with Mecklenburg County regulations stand out. Targeting municipal employers and engineering consulting firms headquartered in Uptown or Ballantyne also opens doors that national job boards often miss.
Which companies hire environmental managers in Charlotte?
Charlotte environmental manager roles are posted by ECS Limited, Perdue, and HarperGC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring comes from a broad mix of utility companies, civil engineering consultancies, large general contractors, and county and municipal agencies operating throughout the greater Charlotte metro.
Are there remote environmental manager jobs in Charlotte?
Yes, though partially: hands-on site assessment, stormwater inspection, and field compliance work is almost always on-site, while environmental reporting, permitting documentation, and regulatory analysis can often be done remotely. About 100% of environmental manager openings tied to Charlotte are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The most remote-compatible roles in Charlotte tend to sit with consulting firms and corporate compliance teams rather than construction or utility operations.
How can I get a environmental manager job in Charlotte with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Charlotte is through environmental consulting firms that hire environmental scientists or project coordinators as stepping-stone roles. Local engineering firms working on Charlotte's ongoing infrastructure and development projects regularly bring on junior staff for field support and compliance tracking. Building familiarity with Mecklenburg County stormwater rules and North Carolina erosion control standards gives early-career candidates a concrete advantage when applying to those firms.
Which industries hire the most environmental managers in Charlotte?
Charlotte environmental manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Charlotte's role as a regional energy hub, its sustained commercial construction activity, and the expanding manufacturing corridor along I-85 collectively make those sectors the steadiest source of local environmental manager demand.
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