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Job Overview:
APTIM is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Project Manager to join our team of engineers, scientists, and technicians who are passionately committed to safely solving our clients' environmental concerns. The qualified candidate will be a hands-on Project Manager, in a fast paced, multi-facetted program dedicated to problem solving and completing projects with precision and accuracy. They will participate in scope of work development, project planning, project oversight, project management, conference calls with clients and other environmental consultants work related to Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments. The project manager will also be responsible for evaluating long term liability including cost and evaluating options during site development to reduce long term remediation cost. This may include environmental assessments and remediation projects for state and local government, heavy industry, and retail petroleum clients. The project manager will also be responsible for dewatering permitting and dewatering oversight. The successful candidate will profitably and safely manage environmental assessment/compliance/remediation projects to client expectations from proposal through execution to invoicing and be able to effectively mentor less experienced staff.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Managing projects in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Kentucky and Alabama
- Managing client projects from proposal through execution and invoicing
- Managing budgets from $500K and up
- Interaction and cooperation with the client and the client's staff, vendors, contractors
- Developing and executing various work scopes while maintaining project schedules and budgetary goals
- Conducts work as part of a project team, adjusting work priorities to quickly changing site conditions and project schedules
- Monitors and manages budgets and timelines for execution of projects
- Manages project schedule that run for over multiple years and balances multiple priorities to meet project targets and timelines
- Interpretation and evaluation of scientific data
- Provide technical support to projects in all phases of work and a variety of scopes that include but are not limited to: conceptual design, environmental due diligence, environmental site characterization, monitoring, dewatering permitting, remediation design, regulatory reporting procurement, and construction
- Participates in mentoring junior staff
- Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner
- Prepares or reviews technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients
- This role is remote but travel up between 10-20% of the time
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Project Management, Environmental Engineering, or other Science degree required
- 10-20 years of experience in project execution/management and personnel management in the environmental industry
- Strong organizational and tracking skills to manage 30 projects or more over a long period of time to meet deadlines and remain on budget
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and due diligence services
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple activities on an ongoing basis by given deadline
- Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle
- Completion of 40-hour OSHA-HAZWOPER training and annual refreshers
- The following certifications are a plus: Professional geologist/Engineer, Licensed Asbestos Inspector; Asbestos Project Monitor; Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Indoor Air Quality Training
- Indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental compliances services experience are a plus
- Must be from TN, KY, FL, or GA
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing projects for both government and private clients
- Experience working in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and/or Kentucky geologic environments
ABOUT APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $90K to $130K annually. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
Aptim Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
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About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
Job Overview:
APTIM is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Project Manager to join our team of engineers, scientists, and technicians who are passionately committed to safely solving our clients' environmental concerns. The qualified candidate will be a hands-on Project Manager, in a fast paced, multi-facetted program dedicated to problem solving and completing projects with precision and accuracy. They will participate in scope of work development, project planning, project oversight, project management, conference calls with clients and other environmental consultants work related to Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments. The project manager will also be responsible for evaluating long term liability including cost and evaluating options during site development to reduce long term remediation cost. This may include environmental assessments and remediation projects for state and local government, heavy industry, and retail petroleum clients. The project manager will also be responsible for dewatering permitting and dewatering oversight. The successful candidate will profitably and safely manage environmental assessment/compliance/remediation projects to client expectations from proposal through execution to invoicing and be able to effectively mentor less experienced staff.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Managing projects in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Kentucky and Alabama
- Managing client projects from proposal through execution and invoicing
- Managing budgets from $500K and up
- Interaction and cooperation with the client and the client's staff, vendors, contractors
- Developing and executing various work scopes while maintaining project schedules and budgetary goals
- Conducts work as part of a project team, adjusting work priorities to quickly changing site conditions and project schedules
- Monitors and manages budgets and timelines for execution of projects
- Manages project schedule that run for over multiple years and balances multiple priorities to meet project targets and timelines
- Interpretation and evaluation of scientific data
- Provide technical support to projects in all phases of work and a variety of scopes that include but are not limited to: conceptual design, environmental due diligence, environmental site characterization, monitoring, dewatering permitting, remediation design, regulatory reporting procurement, and construction
- Participates in mentoring junior staff
- Adheres to established health and safety policies and procedures and executes work in a safe and conscientious manner
- Prepares or reviews technical documents for regulatory agencies and private clients
- This role is remote but travel up between 10-20% of the time
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Project Management, Environmental Engineering, or other Science degree required
- 10-20 years of experience in project execution/management and personnel management in the environmental industry
- Strong organizational and tracking skills to manage 30 projects or more over a long period of time to meet deadlines and remain on budget
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and due diligence services
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple activities on an ongoing basis by given deadline
- Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle
- Completion of 40-hour OSHA-HAZWOPER training and annual refreshers
- The following certifications are a plus: Professional geologist/Engineer, Licensed Asbestos Inspector; Asbestos Project Monitor; Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Indoor Air Quality Training
- Indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental compliances services experience are a plus
- Must be from TN, KY, FL, or GA
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing projects for both government and private clients
- Experience working in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and/or Kentucky geologic environments
ABOUT APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $90K to $130K annually. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Employee Benefits
Aptim Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
Watch our video:
About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell58
- Ryder System52
- GHD42
- Arcadis41
- Sodexo38
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services510
- Construction & Real Estate117
- Technology & Software58
- Food & Beverage48
- Healthcare & Medical Services33
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field
- Experience managing environmental remediation, permitting, or compliance projects
- Familiarity with NEPA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, or state-equivalent regulations
- PMP, CHMM, or state-issued professional certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with project management software and environmental data reporting tools
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory agency submittals and client reporting
Tips for Your Environmental Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Environmental project manager roles in federal contracting differ sharply from those in private consulting or utilities. Reframe your experience around the sector's priorities: regulatory compliance for government roles, client billing and deliverables for consulting, and site safety records for construction-adjacent positions.
Highlight certifications above your degree
Hiring managers for environmental project manager roles often scan for credentials like PMP, CHMM, or LEED before reading your work history. List active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible immediately, not buried in a footer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by permit type and regulation
Job postings often list specific regulations like NEPA, RCRA, or Clean Water Act permits as requirements. Filter your search by the regulations you've worked with most, since employers hiring for permitted projects rarely train on regulatory frameworks during onboarding.
Prepare a project lifecycle example for interviews
Interviewers for environmental project manager roles consistently ask how you've managed a project from scoping through agency approval. Walk through one complete project, naming the regulatory agency, timeline, budget managed, and any scope changes you navigated, rather than describing responsibilities in general terms.
Negotiate using scope complexity, not just years
When discussing compensation, anchor your case on project complexity: multi-site programs, agency coordination, or remediation scopes carry more weight than tenure alone. Frame your ask around the level of regulatory and budget accountability you've held, not how long you've held a title.
Environmental Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental project managers?
The companies hiring the most environmental project managers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Ryder System, and GHD, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Environmental consulting firms and federal contractors tend to drive the highest volume of postings year-round.
How many environmental project manager jobs are remote?
About 22% of environmental project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting a role that often requires site visits and agency meetings in person. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include regulatory compliance management, grant program administration, and environmental data analysis roles that don't involve active field oversight.
How do you become an environmental project manager?
Start with a degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a closely related field, then build field or compliance experience as an environmental scientist or coordinator. Earning a project management credential like the PMP alongside a domain certification like the CHMM strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most hiring managers expect candidates to have independently managed at least one project through a full regulatory cycle before moving into a project manager title.
Can you get hired as an environmental project manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into junior environmental project manager roles if they have relevant field or regulatory experience, even without a formal project management title. Focus on roles at smaller consulting firms or government agencies that develop staff internally. Demonstrating experience coordinating permit submittals, managing subcontractors, or tracking project budgets, even in a supporting role, is more persuasive than an entry-level resume with no project ownership at all.
What does the environmental project manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds: an initial screen with HR or a recruiter, a technical interview with a senior project manager or department lead, and sometimes a final conversation with a principal or client-facing manager. Expect questions about specific regulations you've worked under, how you've handled scope changes or agency requests, and how you manage project budgets. Some firms ask candidates to walk through a past project in detail or complete a short written scenario.
Where can I find and apply to environmental project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, sector, and regulatory background, then apply directly to each listing that fits. No separate sign-up is required before applying.
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