Environmental Manager Jobs in Ohio

Environmental Manager jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with concentrations in manufacturing, chemical processing, utilities, and remediation consulting spread across an industrial base that rivals most states. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of openings, and established employers like Marathon Petroleum, AEP Ohio, and Sherwin-Williams maintain ongoing environmental compliance needs that keep hiring active from entry-level environmental specialists through senior program directors. Site remediation, air quality compliance, and hazardous waste management are the specialties employers request most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles77
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring34
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Services Manager 3rd Shift
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Environmental Services Manager 3rd Shift
Crothall Healthcare
Cincinnati, Ohio
Customer Service
$54k - $55k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Manager, Environmental Protection
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Senior Manager, Environmental Protection
STERIS
Mentor, Ohio
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$108k - $139k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Environmental Services EVS Shift Manager
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Environmental Services EVS Shift Manager
Steristat Cleaning Solutions
Columbus, Ohio
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
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Environmental Services Manager 2nd Shift
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Environmental Services Manager 2nd Shift
Crothall Healthcare
Cincinnati, Ohio
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Environmental Services / Custodial Manager 2
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Environmental Services / Custodial Manager 2
Sodexo
Cleveland, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$56k - $73k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Environmental Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cleveland
9 jobs
Cincinnati
8 jobs
Akron
6 jobs
Dayton
3 jobs
Parma
2 jobs
Canton
2 jobs
Mentor
2 jobs
Warren
2 jobs

Environmental Manager Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell8 open roles
Healthcare Services6 open roles
Sodexo4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental manager jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
  • OEPA regulatory knowledge and experience with Ohio environmental permitting processes preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing EPA compliance programs including RCRA, CERCLA, or Clean Air Act
  • Professional certifications such as CHMM or Ohio PE licensure often required for senior roles
  • Minimum five years of progressive environmental project management or compliance experience
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory reports and agency correspondence

Environmental Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a environmental manager in Ohio?

Most environmental managers in Ohio start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, civil engineering, or a related field. Ohio does not require a single state license to hold the title, but roles involving engineering sign-off require a Professional Engineer license issued by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Practical credentials like the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager designation strengthen candidacy significantly and are widely recognized by Ohio industrial and consulting employers.

How much do environmental managers make in Ohio?

Environmental managers in Ohio earn a median of about $129,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,770 for the lowest 10% to over $211,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire environmental managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring environmental managers in Ohio right now include Burns & McDonnell, Healthcare Services, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of refineries, chemical manufacturers, and public utilities means large industrial employers generate the most consistent openings, while environmental consulting firms serving those industries also hire regularly across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most environmental manager jobs?

Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the Ohio cities with the most environmental manager openings. Columbus draws demand from state agency compliance work and a growing manufacturing corridor, Cleveland benefits from its legacy industrial base and the dense cluster of petrochemical and steel operations along Lake Erie, and Cincinnati's concentration of consumer goods manufacturers and chemical companies keeps environmental compliance hiring active throughout the metro.

Are there remote environmental manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're rare. Environmental management is largely a field-based role requiring site visits, permit inspections, and direct regulatory agency interaction, which limits remote work options significantly. About 55% of environmental manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cover program oversight, reporting, and policy work rather than hands-on compliance or remediation responsibilities.

How can I get hired as a environmental manager in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an environmental specialist or environmental analyst role at a consulting firm or large industrial employer in Ohio, where you build compliance and field skills before moving into management. Companies like ARCADIS, Stantec, and Bureau Veritas operating in Ohio regularly bring on early-career candidates for field support roles. Pursuing a CHMM credential while in an entry role signals commitment and accelerates the path to a management title, and Ohio EPA internship programs offer direct exposure to the regulatory processes managers navigate daily.

Where can I find and apply to environmental manager jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to environmental manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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