Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Oregon
Environmental Project Manager jobs in Oregon are open across Portland and Salem and other Oregon metros, with employers like Arcadis, Burns & McDonnell, and Clean Harbors hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with strong business development capabilities to support electric and natural gas utilities; renewable energy projects including solar, battery storage, and wind; data center siting and permitting throughout the Pacific Northwest.
This role combines leadership of complex environmental permitting projects (approximately 70%) with strategic client development and market growth responsibilities (approximately 30%). The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary project teams while expanding client relationships and identifying new opportunities across the region.
Position Overview
The Environmental Project Manager will lead permitting and compliance efforts for utility and renewable infrastructure projects, while also serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a growth leader within the Pacific Northwest market.
This position requires deep knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements, strong regulatory agency relationships, and demonstrated success managing projects from early planning through construction. The role also requires the ability to identify, shape, and help close new work within existing and emerging client accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with multiple clients as a seller-doer with strong current client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead environmental permitting projects from planning through approval for a variety of industries, but focused on delivery of electric transmission, distribution, generation, substations, and renewable projects. Experience with midstream natural gas projects is desirable.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time, and profitable delivery.
- Develop permitting strategies and regulatory pathways tailored to project risk and client objectives.
- Oversee preparation of permit applications, environmental documentation, technical studies, and compliance plans.
- Serve as primary point of contact with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including natural resources, cultural resources, NEPA/SEPA specialists, and engineering disciplines.
- Advise clients on regulatory risk, schedule implications, and mitigation strategies.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Business Development & Client Growth
- Support and help execute a regional growth strategy for environmental services within the Pacific Northwest utility and renewables markets.
- Identify and develop new opportunities within existing client relationships and targeted accounts.
- Participate in proposal development, cost estimating, and client presentations.
- Build and maintain executive and project-level client relationships.
- Monitor regulatory, infrastructure investment, and market trends to inform growth strategy.
- Collaborate across practices and offices to expand integrated service offerings.
Market Focus
Primary focus areas include:
- Electric utilities (transmission, distribution, substations, generation)
- Renewable energy developers (wind, solar, battery storage)
- Infrastructure projects requiring complex environmental permitting within Washington, Oregon, and surrounding Pacific Northwest states
- Midstream natural gas pipelines and facilities
What Success Looks Like
- Successful delivery of complex permitting projects for utility and renewable clients
- Expansion of key client relationships and repeat business
- Measurable contribution to regional revenue growth
- Strong collaboration across technical disciplines and offices
- Recognition as a trusted advisor within the Pacific Northwest market
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental/civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program.
- Minimum 7 years (10 years preferred) of experience managing environmental permitting projects, preferably within the Pacific Northwest.
- Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local permitting processes, including NEPA and/or SEPA, USACE, state energy facility siting processes, wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, and related regulations.
- Experience supporting electric utility and/or renewable energy projects strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Experience participating in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel within the Pacific Northwest as project and client needs require.
Compensation
$130,000.00-235,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental
Primary Location US-WA-Vancouver
Other Locations US-WA-Seattle, US-OR-OR FIELD EMP - Portland
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262159
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS N/A
Description
Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with strong business development capabilities to support electric and natural gas utilities; renewable energy projects including solar, battery storage, and wind; data center siting and permitting throughout the Pacific Northwest.
This role combines leadership of complex environmental permitting projects (approximately 70%) with strategic client development and market growth responsibilities (approximately 30%). The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary project teams while expanding client relationships and identifying new opportunities across the region.
Position Overview
The Environmental Project Manager will lead permitting and compliance efforts for utility and renewable infrastructure projects, while also serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a growth leader within the Pacific Northwest market.
This position requires deep knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements, strong regulatory agency relationships, and demonstrated success managing projects from early planning through construction. The role also requires the ability to identify, shape, and help close new work within existing and emerging client accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with multiple clients as a seller-doer with strong current client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead environmental permitting projects from planning through approval for a variety of industries, but focused on delivery of electric transmission, distribution, generation, substations, and renewable projects. Experience with midstream natural gas projects is desirable.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time, and profitable delivery.
- Develop permitting strategies and regulatory pathways tailored to project risk and client objectives.
- Oversee preparation of permit applications, environmental documentation, technical studies, and compliance plans.
- Serve as primary point of contact with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including natural resources, cultural resources, NEPA/SEPA specialists, and engineering disciplines.
- Advise clients on regulatory risk, schedule implications, and mitigation strategies.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Business Development & Client Growth
- Support and help execute a regional growth strategy for environmental services within the Pacific Northwest utility and renewables markets.
- Identify and develop new opportunities within existing client relationships and targeted accounts.
- Participate in proposal development, cost estimating, and client presentations.
- Build and maintain executive and project-level client relationships.
- Monitor regulatory, infrastructure investment, and market trends to inform growth strategy.
- Collaborate across practices and offices to expand integrated service offerings.
Market Focus
Primary focus areas include:
- Electric utilities (transmission, distribution, substations, generation)
- Renewable energy developers (wind, solar, battery storage)
- Infrastructure projects requiring complex environmental permitting within Washington, Oregon, and surrounding Pacific Northwest states
- Midstream natural gas pipelines and facilities
What Success Looks Like
- Successful delivery of complex permitting projects for utility and renewable clients
- Expansion of key client relationships and repeat business
- Measurable contribution to regional revenue growth
- Strong collaboration across technical disciplines and offices
- Recognition as a trusted advisor within the Pacific Northwest market
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental/civil engineering, or related field from an accredited program.
- Minimum 7 years (10 years preferred) of experience managing environmental permitting projects, preferably within the Pacific Northwest.
- Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local permitting processes, including NEPA and/or SEPA, USACE, state energy facility siting processes, wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, and related regulations.
- Experience supporting electric utility and/or renewable energy projects strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Experience participating in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel within the Pacific Northwest as project and client needs require.
Compensation
$130,000.00-235,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental
Primary Location US-WA-Vancouver
Other Locations US-WA-Seattle, US-OR-OR FIELD EMP - Portland
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262159
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS N/A
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Environmental Project Manager Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Arcadis1
- Burns & McDonnell1
- Clean Harbors1
- HALEY & ALDRICH1
- Montrose Environmental Group1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Technology & Software1
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project manager jobs across Oregon.
- 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
Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How many environmental project manager jobs are there in Oregon?
There are 9+ environmental project manager openings in Oregon on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Portland and Salem. New positions post regularly as employers across Oregon hire.
How much do environmental project managers make in Oregon?
Environmental project managers in Oregon earn a median of about $143,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,760 for the lowest 10% to over $225,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Oregon cities have the most environmental project manager jobs?
Portland and Salem have the most environmental project manager openings in Oregon right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire environmental project managers in Oregon?
Employers hiring environmental project managers in Oregon include Arcadis, Burns & McDonnell, and Clean Harbors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote environmental project manager jobs in Oregon?
Yes. About 33% of environmental project manager openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Oregon metros.
How do I apply for environmental project manager jobs in Oregon?
You can apply to environmental project manager jobs in Oregon directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Oregon location, then apply to each one that fits.
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