Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Environmental Project Manager jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in remediation and brownfield redevelopment, water quality compliance, and infrastructure environmental review across both public and private sectors at levels from entry-level coordinator to senior program manager. The Twin Cities metro anchors most of the openings, with additional activity in Duluth and Rochester, where employers such as WSB, Barr Engineering, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency maintain consistent project manager hiring. Remediation project management, stormwater compliance, and environmental impact assessment are the most sought-after specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top cityEagan, MN
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Antea Group
Environmental Project Manager
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Sr. Environmental/ Ecological Project Manager
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Groundwater & Environmental Services
Sr. Environmental/ Ecological Project Manager
Eagan, Minnesota
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Senior Environmental Project Manager
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GHD
Senior Environmental Project Manager
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Environmental Project Manager (Electrical Transmission & Renewable Energy
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Stantec
Environmental Project Manager (Electrical Transmission & Renewable Energy
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Environmental Project Assessor - Experienced in Phase I ESA
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Partner Engineering and Science, Inc
Environmental Project Assessor - Experienced in Phase I ESA
Edina, Minnesota
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Environmental Project Manager
Antea Group·Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job functions:
$85k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Antea USA, Inc. (Antea®Group) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager or Senior Environmental Project Manager in our Central Region to join our team in the St. Paul, MN office location.
This position is structured for someone with technical experience and expertise and will combine technical, financial, and interpersonal management skills while working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, health and safety specialists, and subcontractors. Successful candidates must demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication abilities, both verbal and written, as well as a commitment to excelling in a dynamic environment supported by a robust technical team.
Where Will I Work?
This position will be based out of our St. Paul, MN office location with the flexibility to work remotely as assignments allow. In this hybrid work environment, it is expected that this position report to the office periodically and/or as requested for in-person meetings, mentorship, and collaboration with other team members. Some project work could require overnight travel for large project kick offs or as required for project specific requirements. Remote opportunity would be considered for applicants outside of the respective geography.
Essential Functions Include but Are Not Limited to:
- Manage environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and preparation of reports and other related documentation.
- Perform, coordinate, and oversee project work involving specifically site investigation, risk assessment and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments with moderate to complex technical/regulatory issues with oil & gas clients.
- Demonstrate knowledge of MPCA regulations and guidelines across multiple MPCA programs.
- Evaluate remedial alternatives and assist clients to develop and negotiate cost-effective closure strategies with regulatory agencies.
- Prepare or peer review a variety of work plans and reports; and develop scopes of work, schedules, costs and health and safety plans for projects under RCRA, CERCLA and other state programs.
- Actively drive projects forward based on clear understanding of project objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., project team, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors).
- Support direct report experience including all facets of team building, HR management, performance evaluations, and junior staff coaching/mentoring/training.
- Sub-contractor coordination including bid spec development, contracting and insurance/safety review, project award and field supervision.
- Support in emergency response efforts as technical, environmental scientist resourcing and onsite environmental scientist support.
Education and Training
- A minimum requirement of a degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related scientific field.
- Minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience.
- Professional certification in a related field (EIT, GIT, PE, PG, LEP, LSP, CHMM) a plus.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification a plus.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is required.
Desired Experience
- Proven track record of strong project management performance in environmental consulting or related field.
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) experience, a plus.
- Experience with MN SPCC and SWPPP regulatory requirements.
- Experience in environmental remediation, compliance, and due diligence.
- Experience in pushing projects through regulatory programs and negotiating no further action or closure.
- Multi-state regulatory experience with skills advancing projects from new release through final regulatory closure, including use of applicable risk-based closure standards, a plus
- Minnesota asbestos and/or lead licensure is not required but is a plus
Fundamental Skill Set
- Strong organizational skills/attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, especially writing skills.
- High energy and self-initiative.
- Decision making skills.
- Ability to multi-task with multiple project managers.
- Ability to work independently and produce results.
- Proactive thinking.
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, particularly proficient in technical writing.
- Ability to delegate to and coach staff resources.
- Ability to identify staffing needs evaluating portfolio level scope/schedule backlog.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Potential employees must pass a company-paid physical exam, drug-screen and have a valid driver's license and possess a safe driving record.
Antea Group focuses strongly upon safety in all aspects of our operations, in the field, the office, and while traveling. The successful candidate must likewise consider safety as paramount and demonstrate an awareness of safe operations.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment - Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
- Sedentary to light work (typical office or administrative work).
- Frequently required to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of low (under 25lbs) to moderate (25-49lbs) weight objects.
- Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (including reaching).
- Subject to environmental conditions (protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change).
- Operation of a motor vehicle.
Additionally, if you are completing client meetings or client project site visits you will need to complete a medical surveillance/fitness-for-duty examination and maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
- Medium to heavy work.
- Subject to outside environmental conditions: heat/cold, wind, wet and/or humid, etc.
- Occasional stooping (bending body downward and forward), kneeling (bending legs at knee), crouching (bending body downward and forward) and climbing.
- Frequent lifting (including push/pull, hold/carry) of light, moderate and possibly heavy weight objects.
- Subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, including but not limited to: proximity to moving vehicles, parts or equipment; exposure to chemicals; pressure (including noise); electrical hazards; biological hazards; excavation/trenching; confined spaces; elevated work; materials handling.
- May be required to wear an air purifying respirator.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Compensation will vary depending on the applicant’s job-related knowledge and skills, education, and work experience.
Antea Group offers its full-time and part-time employees excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; disability benefits; paid time off; 401(k); and a leading-edge wellness program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antea Group is an EEO employer.
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE.
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
Job Number
JN -082026-852
Position Type
Full Time Talent
Practice Area
Environmental Remediation (ELM)
Years of Experience
5-10
City/State
St. Paul, MN
Min. Salary
$85,000.00
Max. Salary
$100,000.00
Date Posted
8/20/2026
Antea Group
Environmental Project Manager
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Added 1mo ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$85k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Job Description
Antea USA, Inc. (Antea®Group) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager or Senior Environmental Project Manager in our Central Region to join our team in the St. Paul, MN office location.
This position is structured for someone with technical experience and expertise and will combine technical, financial, and interpersonal management skills while working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, health and safety specialists, and subcontractors. Successful candidates must demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication abilities, both verbal and written, as well as a commitment to excelling in a dynamic environment supported by a robust technical team.
Where Will I Work?
This position will be based out of our St. Paul, MN office location with the flexibility to work remotely as assignments allow. In this hybrid work environment, it is expected that this position report to the office periodically and/or as requested for in-person meetings, mentorship, and collaboration with other team members. Some project work could require overnight travel for large project kick offs or as required for project specific requirements. Remote opportunity would be considered for applicants outside of the respective geography.
Essential Functions Include but Are Not Limited to:
- Manage environmental projects, site characterization, remedial designs, and preparation of reports and other related documentation.
- Perform, coordinate, and oversee project work involving specifically site investigation, risk assessment and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments with moderate to complex technical/regulatory issues with oil & gas clients.
- Demonstrate knowledge of MPCA regulations and guidelines across multiple MPCA programs.
- Evaluate remedial alternatives and assist clients to develop and negotiate cost-effective closure strategies with regulatory agencies.
- Prepare or peer review a variety of work plans and reports; and develop scopes of work, schedules, costs and health and safety plans for projects under RCRA, CERCLA and other state programs.
- Actively drive projects forward based on clear understanding of project objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., project team, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors).
- Support direct report experience including all facets of team building, HR management, performance evaluations, and junior staff coaching/mentoring/training.
- Sub-contractor coordination including bid spec development, contracting and insurance/safety review, project award and field supervision.
- Support in emergency response efforts as technical, environmental scientist resourcing and onsite environmental scientist support.
Education and Training
- A minimum requirement of a degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related scientific field.
- Minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience.
- Professional certification in a related field (EIT, GIT, PE, PG, LEP, LSP, CHMM) a plus.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification a plus.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is required.
Desired Experience
- Proven track record of strong project management performance in environmental consulting or related field.
- Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) experience, a plus.
- Experience with MN SPCC and SWPPP regulatory requirements.
- Experience in environmental remediation, compliance, and due diligence.
- Experience in pushing projects through regulatory programs and negotiating no further action or closure.
- Multi-state regulatory experience with skills advancing projects from new release through final regulatory closure, including use of applicable risk-based closure standards, a plus
- Minnesota asbestos and/or lead licensure is not required but is a plus
Fundamental Skill Set
- Strong organizational skills/attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, especially writing skills.
- High energy and self-initiative.
- Decision making skills.
- Ability to multi-task with multiple project managers.
- Ability to work independently and produce results.
- Proactive thinking.
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, particularly proficient in technical writing.
- Ability to delegate to and coach staff resources.
- Ability to identify staffing needs evaluating portfolio level scope/schedule backlog.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Potential employees must pass a company-paid physical exam, drug-screen and have a valid driver's license and possess a safe driving record.
Antea Group focuses strongly upon safety in all aspects of our operations, in the field, the office, and while traveling. The successful candidate must likewise consider safety as paramount and demonstrate an awareness of safe operations.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment - Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
- Sedentary to light work (typical office or administrative work).
- Frequently required to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of low (under 25lbs) to moderate (25-49lbs) weight objects.
- Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (including reaching).
- Subject to environmental conditions (protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change).
- Operation of a motor vehicle.
Additionally, if you are completing client meetings or client project site visits you will need to complete a medical surveillance/fitness-for-duty examination and maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
- Medium to heavy work.
- Subject to outside environmental conditions: heat/cold, wind, wet and/or humid, etc.
- Occasional stooping (bending body downward and forward), kneeling (bending legs at knee), crouching (bending body downward and forward) and climbing.
- Frequent lifting (including push/pull, hold/carry) of light, moderate and possibly heavy weight objects.
- Subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, including but not limited to: proximity to moving vehicles, parts or equipment; exposure to chemicals; pressure (including noise); electrical hazards; biological hazards; excavation/trenching; confined spaces; elevated work; materials handling.
- May be required to wear an air purifying respirator.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Compensation will vary depending on the applicant’s job-related knowledge and skills, education, and work experience.
Antea Group offers its full-time and part-time employees excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; disability benefits; paid time off; 401(k); and a leading-edge wellness program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antea Group is an EEO employer.
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE.
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
Job Number
JN -082026-852
Position Type
Full Time Talent
Practice Area
Environmental Remediation (ELM)
Years of Experience
5-10
City/State
St. Paul, MN
Min. Salary
$85,000.00
Max. Salary
$100,000.00
Date Posted
8/20/2026
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Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
- Professional Engineer or Certified Environmental Professional credential strongly preferred
- Minimum five years managing environmental compliance or remediation projects end to end
- Working knowledge of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated experience preparing NEPA or state environmental review documentation
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools and environmental data management software
Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental project manager in Minnesota?
Most environmental project managers in Minnesota start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil engineering, geology, or a related field, then build several years of field or compliance experience before moving into project leadership. While Minnesota does not require a dedicated environmental project manager license, many employers expect candidates to hold a Professional Engineer license through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, and others, or an industry certification such as the Certified Environmental Professional credential from the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals.
How much do environmental project managers make in Minnesota?
Environmental project managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $136,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,050 for the lowest 10% to over $289,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental project managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota environmental project manager roles are posted by GHD, Merjent, and Stantec and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's strong base of environmental consulting firms, utility companies, and state agencies creates a broad mix of employer types beyond the largest names.
Which Minnesota cities have the most environmental project manager jobs?
Eagan, Saint Paul, and Minneapolis lead Minnesota in environmental project manager openings. The Twin Cities drive the largest share because the region hosts the headquarters of major consulting firms, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency central offices, and the bulk of state infrastructure and remediation contracting, while Duluth and Rochester contribute openings tied to Great Lakes water quality work and regional government projects respectively.
Are there remote environmental project manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're limited. Site visits, regulatory agency meetings, and hands-on remediation oversight mean most environmental project manager roles require regular on-site presence. About 100% of environmental project manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in the administrative and reporting phases of the role rather than active field work.
How can I get hired as a environmental project manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an environmental scientist or project coordinator role at a consulting firm, then building toward project management over several years. Large Minnesota-based firms such as Barr Engineering and WSB regularly bring on early-career environmental scientists who rotate through project support work. Pursuing a Certified Environmental Professional credential early signals readiness for ownership-level responsibilities and gives candidates an edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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