Environmental Manager Jobs in South Carolina
Environmental Manager jobs in South Carolina are open across Columbia, Eastover, and Fairfax and other South Carolina metros, with employers like Sylvamo, West Fraser, and Civil & Environmental Consultants hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
Directly responsible for the overall performance and development of the Eastover Mill environmental engineering team, with primary accountability for assuring 100% environmental compliance for a large, integrated bleached pulp and paper mill.
Supervises assigned environmental programs, and interprets regulations with minimal managerial oversight to assure business needs are proactively met.
Constructively interacts with regulatory agencies and business managers to achieve successful outcomes.
Provides leadership in developing and implementing effective strategies, programs, and management systems to influence and address complex environmental issues.
Actively collaborates with mill operating and maintenance personnel to sustain and improve overall mill environmental performance consistent with business needs.
Secures and manages contracted environmental consulting services as needed.
Flexes team resources to provide project management support to the mill when necessary to achieve other critical business results.
Facilitates ISO 14001 conformance for Eastover Mill and Sumter Sheet Plant. This position reports directly to the EHS Manager for the mill.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must have five or more years of work experience at an integrated pulp and paper mill.
Candidate must have experience managing environmental programs and systems in compliance with ISO 14001 in achieving/sustaining environmental compliance for a U.S. integrated pulp and paper mill.
In addition to having a general knowledge of applicable environmental laws and permitting requirements, the candidate must possess subject matter expertise in one or more relevant environmental areas.
Candidate must demonstrate a clear ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, and have experience directly managing at least one employee with environmental compliance responsibilities.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, science, business, or technology.
Preferred qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to proactive injury prevention, experience applying behavior-based safety principles, and experience in a high-performance work environment.
Key Competencies: Trustworthy, Sustainably Focused, Leads Self and Others, Operationally Excellent, Agile and Collaborative, integrity
Job Description:
Directly responsible for the overall performance and development of the Eastover Mill environmental engineering team, with primary accountability for assuring 100% environmental compliance for a large, integrated bleached pulp and paper mill.
Supervises assigned environmental programs, and interprets regulations with minimal managerial oversight to assure business needs are proactively met.
Constructively interacts with regulatory agencies and business managers to achieve successful outcomes.
Provides leadership in developing and implementing effective strategies, programs, and management systems to influence and address complex environmental issues.
Actively collaborates with mill operating and maintenance personnel to sustain and improve overall mill environmental performance consistent with business needs.
Secures and manages contracted environmental consulting services as needed.
Flexes team resources to provide project management support to the mill when necessary to achieve other critical business results.
Facilitates ISO 14001 conformance for Eastover Mill and Sumter Sheet Plant. This position reports directly to the EHS Manager for the mill.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must have five or more years of work experience at an integrated pulp and paper mill.
Candidate must have experience managing environmental programs and systems in compliance with ISO 14001 in achieving/sustaining environmental compliance for a U.S. integrated pulp and paper mill.
In addition to having a general knowledge of applicable environmental laws and permitting requirements, the candidate must possess subject matter expertise in one or more relevant environmental areas.
Candidate must demonstrate a clear ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, and have experience directly managing at least one employee with environmental compliance responsibilities.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, science, business, or technology.
Preferred qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to proactive injury prevention, experience applying behavior-based safety principles, and experience in a high-performance work environment.
Key Competencies: Trustworthy, Sustainably Focused, Leads Self and Others, Operationally Excellent, Agile and Collaborative, integrity
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Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Environmental Manager Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sylvamo2
- West Fraser2
- Civil & Environmental Consultants1
- ECS Limited1
- Generac Power Systems1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing5
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Consumer Goods2
- Chemicals & Materials1
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental manager jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including EPA standards
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or similar professional certification preferred
- Experience managing environmental permits, audits, and regulatory agency correspondence
- Proficiency with environmental management systems and incident reporting software
- Strong written communication skills for compliance reports and agency submissions
Environmental Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many environmental manager jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 13+ environmental manager openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbia, Eastover, and Fairfax. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
How much do environmental managers make in South Carolina?
Environmental managers in South Carolina earn a median of about $129,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,300 for the lowest 10% to over $204,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Carolina cities have the most environmental manager jobs?
Columbia, Eastover, and Fairfax have the most environmental manager openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire environmental managers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring environmental managers in South Carolina include Sylvamo, West Fraser, and Civil & Environmental Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote environmental manager jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 8% of environmental manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for environmental manager jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to environmental manager jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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