Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.
Median pay: $141,900/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 106,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Identify environmental contamination sources.
• Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, standards, regulations, or other requirements.
• Identify and apply for project funding.
• Plan or implement brownfield redevelopment projects to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with applicable standards or requirements.
• Estimate costs for environmental cleanup and remediation of land redevelopment projects.
• Conduct quantitative risk assessments for human health, environmental, or other risks.
• Design or implement plans for surface or ground water remediation.
• Design or implement measures to improve the water, air, and soil quality of military test sites, abandoned mine land, or other contaminated sites.
What's the median pay for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers?
The median pay for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers is $141,900 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers?
Employment for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers is projected to change +4.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers?
About 106,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.