Mid Level Environmental Project Manager Jobs
Mid level environmental project manager jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, coordinate multi-discipline teams, and deliver regulatory compliance decisions with limited oversight. Openings across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings cover Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with employers like Terracon Consultants, VHB, and GHD hiring at this level now.
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Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project.
- Works with client or account manager to define project scope, schedule and budget.
- Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.
- Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan.
- Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
- Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting project staff, and external contractors.
- Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
- Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
- Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
- Coordinates with Senior Reviewer to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.
- Coordinates with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections
- Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 5 years’ environmental consulting experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project.
- Works with client or account manager to define project scope, schedule and budget.
- Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.
- Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan.
- Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
- Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting project staff, and external contractors.
- Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
- Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
- Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
- Coordinates with Senior Reviewer to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.
- Coordinates with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections
- Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 5 years’ environmental consulting experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Mid Level Environmental Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level environmental project manager job?
Lead your applications with concrete project ownership: permits you secured, remediation timelines you managed, or compliance outcomes you delivered. Mid level roles reward candidates who can demonstrate they have run projects independently, not just supported them. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility, highlight regulatory frameworks you have worked within, and be specific about the environmental disciplines you know best.
Which companies hire mid level environmental project managers?
Companies hiring mid level environmental project managers right now include Terracon Consultants, VHB, and GHD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of environmental consulting firms, engineering companies, industrial operators, and government contractors that need professionals who can independently manage site assessments, permitting, and environmental compliance programs.
Are there remote mid level environmental project manager jobs?
Yes, though field and site requirements limit full remote availability compared to purely desk-based roles. About 37% of mid level environmental project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at consulting firms where project reporting and client coordination can be done off-site even when site visits are required.
How do I move up to a mid level environmental project manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level runs through demonstrated project ownership. Early-career environmental professionals typically build credibility by deepening expertise in one or two regulatory areas, such as NEPA review, RCRA compliance, or wetlands permitting, while taking on more responsibility for deliverables and client communication. Earning credentials like a CHMM or PMP, and accumulating documented evidence of projects you led rather than just supported, marks the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level environmental project managers?
Mid Level environmental project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors generate sustained demand because they face the heaviest environmental regulatory obligations, from site remediation and permitting to stormwater management and impact assessments, requiring mid level professionals who can manage those processes without constant senior oversight.