Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Ohio
Environmental Project Manager jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in remediation, industrial compliance, and infrastructure redevelopment across manufacturing-heavy regions and Great Lakes watershed initiatives. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the bulk of openings, with established employers like AECOM, Arcadis, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency consistently hiring at levels from entry-level field coordinator through senior program manager. The most sought-after specialties include brownfield redevelopment, stormwater management, and CERCLA site remediation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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$50,000.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
5006 - Environment
Full-time
11196-HR
5006 - Public Health - Environment
500600 - Division of the Environment
10/28/2026
11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Examples of Duties
Under administrative direction, is responsible for assisting with duties related to completion of projects, programs, or initiatives for a City division or department. Serves as the specialist to the supervisor or manager of projects, programs or initiatives. Provide administrative support, schedule meetings and ensure deadlines are met. Assist in creating schedules, timelines, and maintain project budgets. Provides reports, presentations, communications and correspondence as required. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited two year or four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. One year of full-time paid experience in government or private industry required. Substitution: Completion of a fellowship program, apprentice program, or other similar program; OR completion of a certification program, i.e., Project Management, Human Resources, etc. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License or State-issued identification card. Must be proficient utilizing all Microsoft Office products.
Supplemental Information
Essential Duties:
- Serves as the specialist to the supervisor or manager of projects, programs or initiatives. Provides administrative support, schedule meetings and ensure deadlines are met.
- Performs data entry, transcribing and correspondence preparation services. Obtains and processes documents from both internal and external customers and clients.
- Greets and directs customers to the appropriate parties. Provides high quality service to both internal and external customers and clients.
- Assists in creating schedules, timelines and maintain project budgets.
- Provides information to customers regarding CDPH’s programs and services. Responds to phone and electronic inquiries from the public and provides verbal and printed information to customers regarding CDPH’s programs and services. Forwards customers and other professionals to appropriate staff for more detailed discussions about CDPH’s programs and services.
- Assists with the issuance and distribution of licenses & permits.
- Uses appropriate filing systems and database(s) to create and/or maintain physical and electronic records. Organizes and purges records per the local record retention rules.
- Contacts customers when necessary to obtain and/or verify information needed for CDPH’s programs and services.
- Orders and maintains inventory of office supplies and equipment.
- Accepts, logs, sorts and delivers incoming mail and parcels to appropriate parties. Arranges for outgoing mail and parcel pickup by mail/shipping companies.
- Assists in providing reports, presentations, communications and correspondence as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
- No supervision responsibilities. May temporarily report to other Supervisors on projects and/or initiatives as needed.
- Represents CDPH at community events, as appropriate.
- Fosters a culture of engagement within the organization by assisting in planning and executing work activities and practices that promote camaraderie and growth.
- Participates in scheduled conference calls, trainings and meetings as appropriate.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project manager jobs across Ohio.
- Ohio EPA-recognized environmental certifications such as CHMM or REPA preferred for regulatory work
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or closely related field required
- Project management experience including budget oversight, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination
- Familiarity with Ohio EPA regulations, CERCLA, RCRA, and Clean Water Act compliance frameworks
- PMP or similar project management credential increasingly required by consulting and government employers
- Proficiency with GIS, environmental data management software, and technical report writing
Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental project manager in Ohio?
Most environmental project managers in Ohio start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, civil engineering, or a related field. Ohio does not require a single state license for the title itself, but many roles require a Professional Engineer registration through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, or a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential. Gaining field experience through consulting firms or Ohio EPA contract work is the standard path to a full project management role.
How much do environmental project managers make in Ohio?
Environmental project managers in Ohio earn a median of about $137,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,720 for the lowest 10% to over $217,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental project managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring environmental project managers in Ohio right now include Burns & McDonnell, Verdantas, and ECS Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of industrial sites, brownfields, and Great Lakes compliance obligations keeps large environmental consulting firms and state agency contractors among the most consistent hirers in the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most environmental project manager jobs?
Columbus, Akron, and Cincinnati lead Ohio for environmental project manager openings. Columbus draws demand through state agency headquarters and a growing infrastructure sector, Cleveland's legacy industrial base and Lake Erie remediation projects sustain consulting work, and Cincinnati's chemical manufacturing corridor and Ohio River watershed programs generate consistent compliance and remediation roles.
Are there remote environmental project manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Site visits, field oversight, and agency coordination make most environmental project manager work inherently on-site or hybrid. About 50% of environmental project manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on report writing, data review, regulatory research, and program administration rather than active site management.
How can I get hired as a environmental project manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a field technician or environmental scientist role at an Ohio-based consulting firm such as AECOM, Arcadis, or Terracon, where early-career hires spend time on site assessments and sampling before moving into project coordination. Ohio EPA also hires environmental specialists at the entry level who build regulatory knowledge applicable to consulting careers. Earning a CHMM or pursuing PMP training while working in an adjacent role accelerates the move into full project management responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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