Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Environmental Project Manager jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in industrial compliance, remediation, and natural resource management, with demand anchored by the state's manufacturing base, municipal utilities, and Great Lakes-adjacent regulatory environment. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay lead hiring activity, with established employers like WEC Energy Group, Kohler Co., and AECOM maintaining consistent needs for environmental project managers. Remediation project oversight, stormwater compliance, and environmental permitting are the specialties showing the most sustained demand across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented Environmental Remediation Project Manager, in Wisconsin to lead delivery for key clients while making a positive impact in local communities. This hybrid role (office and remote), offers you the opportunity to collaborate across multiple projects and accounts to achieve strategic objectives. The position includes both internal and external facing responsibilities, allowing you to apply and futher develop managerial and client development skills. In this role, the selected candidate will also assist/lead project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preperation.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the preparation of work plans and organizing project studies.
- Interfacing directly with technical project managers and project teams to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget.
- Understanding and incorporating client requirements in the management of projects, including commercial contract terms, change management processes, financial performance KPIs, etc.
- Using client and AECOM-prescribed tools to track and manage financial aspects of projects.
- Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet budgetary objectives, while adjusting project constraints based on financial analysis.
- Strong knowledge of Wisconsin state regulatory requirements and environmental standards is preferred.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field, and 4+ years of relavant environmental remediation experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
- US Citizen or US Permanent Resident. Sponsorship is not avaliable at this time or in the future for this position.
- This role is subject to a background check and motor vehicle records check (valid driver’s license required).
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in site investigation and remediation.
- 5 years of project management experience delivering environmental projects for public- and/or private-sector clients, including managing budgets, schedules and client relationships.
- Proficiency in project management tools and financial tracking systems.
- Professional certification/registration preferred (e.g., PE, PG, PMP, CEng).
- Proven success managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and financial KPIs across multi-site or complex programs.
- Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, scheduling staff/resources, and managing subcontractors.
- Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
Additional Information
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental project manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
- Professional Engineer or Geologist license recognized by Wisconsin DNR preferred for senior roles
- Five or more years managing environmental compliance, remediation, or permitting projects
- Demonstrated experience with Wisconsin DNR reporting systems and state-specific regulations
- PMP or CHMM certification recognized as a strong differentiator in Wisconsin listings
- Proficiency with GIS software and environmental data management platforms expected
Environmental Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental project manager in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin environmental project managers start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, civil engineering, or a related field, then build field experience in compliance or remediation work. For roles involving site investigation or remediation sign-off, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recognizes licensed Professional Geologists and Professional Engineers, credentials issued through the Wisconsin Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists, and Soil Scientists. The Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential is also well regarded in Wisconsin hiring.
How much do environmental project managers make in Wisconsin?
Environmental project managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $128,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $89,580 for the lowest 10% to over $213,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental project managers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin environmental project manager roles are posted by AECOM, Merjent, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's industrial manufacturing corridor and Great Lakes remediation work keep demand relatively broad, drawing postings from engineering consultancies, energy utilities, and municipal governments across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most environmental project manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Cudahy account for the largest share of environmental project manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's density of manufacturing, utility, and consulting firms drives the most postings, while Madison's concentration of state agencies and university-affiliated research institutions anchors demand in the capital region, and Green Bay's paper and industrial sectors generate steady compliance-focused openings.
Are there remote environmental project manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 67% of environmental project manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field's reliance on site visits, field sampling, and in-person regulatory coordination. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are reporting, data analysis, permit application preparation, and client communications.
How can I get hired as a environmental project manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an environmental technician or field scientist role at a consulting firm, where you build site investigation and compliance documentation experience before stepping into project management. Engineering and environmental consulting firms operating in Wisconsin, including regional offices of national consultancies, regularly hire entry-level field staff and promote from within. Completing the CHMM exam or earning a GIS certificate while in a technician role strengthens a promotion case. State agencies like the Wisconsin DNR also offer project coordinator positions that serve as a direct bridge into environmental project management.
Where can I find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to environmental project manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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