Environmental Project Manager
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The Environmental Project Manager manages environmental consulting projects of low to moderate complexity from planning through completion. The role coordinates staff, resources, technical delivery, client communication, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations. It also supports business development, develops junior staff, and oversees environmental investigations, assessments, and remediation work. A P.E. or P.G. is preferred; additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the work performed.
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Responsibilities The Environmental Project Manager manages environmental consulting projects of low to moderate complexity through all phases of execution, including planning, staffing, technical delivery, client communication, and financial management. This role is responsible for coordinating project resources, developing staff, supporting business development efforts, and ensuring projects meet quality, schedule, budget, and safety expectations. The Environmental Project Manager demonstrates growing leadership, technical competency, and client management skills while demonstrating ECS Core Values. Responsibilities - Directs project setup and field implementation activities - Assigns qualified staff to project activities - Oversees groundwater, soil, and media investigations - Reviews field reports and project documentation - Conducts routine site visits to assess project quality and progress - Directs drill crews, subcontractors, and technical field personnel - Develops site work plans, sampling plans, and field logistics - Prepares reports and technical recommendations for senior review - Manages underground storage tank assessments - Supports remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance - Communicates project impacts related to scope, budget, schedule, and site conditions to project leadership and clients - Manages environmental projects from initiation through completion - Coordinates project scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements - Mentors junior staff and supports team development - Attends project meetings and provides solutions to technical and administrative issues - Maintains regular communication with clients and develops client relationships - Builds and maintains a client database through project and business development activities - Manages project budgets and monitors project financial performance - Prepares change orders, invoices, and supports collection activities - Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects - Prioritizes project activities to meet deliverable and budget requirements - Manages multiple projects simultaneously - Prepares proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders - Prepares environmental reports, technical analyses, and project recommendations - Reviews deliverables prepared by junior staff prior to senior review - Leads project discussions with clients and stakeholders - Coordinates field and office resources to support project execution - Performs additional project management and technical duties as assigned #LI-CS1 Qualifications Required Qualifications 2 years of related experience Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting A professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) is preferred Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications Good knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and test methods Strong project management and consulting skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to build and maintain client relationships Strong decision-making and organizational capabilities Proficiency in environmental sampling methods and project execution Ability to mentor and develop technical staff Ability to lift and carry f
How this job compares
Set against the 22,730 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Ohio median$101–180K/yr440 salary ranges
- Ohio median$53–65/hr29 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 966 open Project Manager jobs in Ohio and 22,730 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 19,617 postings).
- Education
- 12,398 of the 22,730 open Project Manager jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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