Environmental Manager Jobs in Virginia

Environmental Manager jobs in Virginia are in consistent demand, concentrated in defense contracting, federal agency support, and energy sectors that draw heavily from the state's proximity to Washington D.C., its Chesapeake Bay watershed responsibilities, and its growing offshore wind industry. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Leidos, Dominion Energy, and Booz Allen Hamilton regularly seeking environmental managers for compliance, remediation, and sustainability functions. Site assessment, stormwater management, and NEPA compliance are the specialties appearing most often in Virginia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring21
Work type38% Remote
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Services Assistant Manager
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Environmental Services Assistant Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Alexandria, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Electrical Safety and Environmental Manager
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Electrical Safety and Environmental Manager
Carter Machinery Company Inc
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
$103k - $136k/yr

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Environmental Services Department Manager
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Environmental Services Department Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Independence, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$45k - $47k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety
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Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety
Hollingsworth & Vose Company
Floyd, Virginia
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$95k - $158k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Operations Manager
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Environmental Operations Manager
SERVPRO of Culpeper & Fauquier Counties
Alexandria, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
$50k - $63k/yr
Asbestos Certification

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Environmental Manager Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Roanoke
4 jobs
Chantilly
4 jobs
Herndon
3 jobs
Hampton
2 jobs
Arlington
2 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs
Chesapeake
2 jobs
Virginia Beach
2 jobs

Environmental Manager Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

ECS Limited7 open roles
Burns & McDonnell4 open roles
Amazon3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or closely related field required
  • Professional Wetland Scientist or Virginia DEQ certifications preferred for regulatory work
  • Minimum five years of experience managing environmental compliance programs
  • Familiarity with Virginia's State Water Control Law and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
  • Experience preparing NEPA documentation or environmental impact assessments
  • Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional site teams

Environmental Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a environmental manager in Virginia?

Most environmental manager positions in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related discipline, with employers in federal contracting and energy increasingly preferring a master's degree. Virginia does not issue a single state license for the environmental manager title, but practitioners working on wetlands permitting typically pursue Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Wetland Scientist certification, and those handling water quality work register with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Several years of progressively responsible compliance or remediation experience generally precedes a management role.

How much do environmental managers make in Virginia?

Environmental managers in Virginia earn a median of about $166,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $110,100 for the lowest 10% to over $224,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire environmental managers in Virginia?

Employers hiring environmental managers in Virginia right now include ECS Limited, Burns & McDonnell, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors, energy utilities, and Chesapeake Bay remediation programs means demand is spread across both large prime contractors and specialized environmental consulting firms operating throughout the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most environmental manager jobs?

Richmond, Roanoke, and Chantilly have the most environmental manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of federal agencies and defense contractors drives the volume near Washington D.C., while Richmond's role as the state capital concentrates regulatory and compliance work, and Hampton Roads ties into naval installation environmental programs and offshore energy development along the Atlantic coast.

Are there remote environmental manager jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're limited. Much of an environmental manager's work involves site visits, regulatory inspections, and hands-on project oversight that cannot be done remotely. About 63% of environmental manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on NEPA document review, compliance reporting, and program coordination rather than active site management.

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

The most realistic entry path is an environmental technician or environmental analyst role, which Virginia consulting firms and federal contractors use as the proving ground before promoting into management. Organizations like Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton hire recent graduates for junior analyst positions supporting NEPA reviews and stormwater compliance work. Pursuing a Professional Wetland Scientist credential in training status, gaining field hours through Virginia DEQ internship programs, or completing an EIT certification if you have an engineering background each signal commitment to employers. Adjacent roles in environmental health and safety at manufacturing facilities in the Richmond and Shenandoah Valley corridors also provide a recognized stepping stone.

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

You can find and apply to environmental manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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