Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Tennessee
Environmental Project Manager jobs in Tennessee are open across Nashville, Memphis, and Brentwood and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Athena Engineering and Environmental, Civil & Environmental Consultants, and HNTB Corporation hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 $115K to $132K 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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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 $115K to $132K 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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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Environmental Project Manager Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Athena Engineering and Environmental2
- Civil & Environmental Consultants2
- HNTB Corporation2
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services2
- Resource Environmental Solutions2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Education2
- Retail1
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project manager jobs across Tennessee.
- 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 Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many environmental project manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 19+ environmental project manager openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Nashville, Memphis, and Brentwood. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
How much do environmental project managers make in Tennessee?
Environmental project managers in Tennessee earn a median of about $124,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,280 for the lowest 10% to over $223,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Tennessee cities have the most environmental project manager jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Brentwood have the most environmental project manager openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire environmental project managers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring environmental project managers in Tennessee include Athena Engineering and Environmental, Civil & Environmental Consultants, and HNTB Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote environmental project manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 11% of environmental project manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for environmental project manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to environmental project manager jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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