How To Become A Remedial Project Manager: What It Is and Career Path

What is a remedial project manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

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Remedial project managers are typically responsible for reviewing plans and specifications to develop a scope of work and project requirements, solicit quotations for subcontractors and materials and prepare bid proposals.

If you want to flourish in this role, it is critical that you have a strong understanding of workplace OH&S; procedures and the ability to prioritize tasks in a challenging work environment. A willingness to work hard, excellent interpersonal skills, and a positive "can-do" attitude will be essential attributes for this role.

Generally, if you aspire to become a remedial project manager and, therefore, want to earn a decent amount of salary, this job will satisfy your hopes. This role dynamically presents you with a competitive salary package of $96,525 per annum commensurate with your capabilities and experience.

ScoreRemedial Project ManagerUS Average

Salary

7.5

Avg. Salary $96,979

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

7.8

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

3.6

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.56%

Asian 2.84%

Black or African American 3.71%

Hispanic or Latino 17.50%

Unknown 4.44%

White 70.94%

Gender

female 23.69%

male 76.31%

Age - 46

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46

Stress level

7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance

2.8

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a remedial project manager

Explore remedial project manager education requirements

Most common remedial project manager degrees

Bachelor's

70.6 %

Master's

16.0 %

Associate

8.6 %

Start to develop specific remedial project manager skills

Skills	Percentages
Project Management	32.31%
Regulatory Agencies	13.78%
Cost Estimates	8.42%
Surface Water	5.99%
RCRA	5.78%

Complete relevant remedial project manager training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New remedial project managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a remedial project manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real remedial project manager resumes.

Research remedial project manager duties and responsibilities

Major remediation projects manage: CERCLA sites in Idaho and mine site remediation in Manitoba.
Lead the Chaska site remediation team to address issues identify by an FDA warning letter.
Keep project on track, manage central project SharePoint repository, report weekly to all stakeholders.
Manage day-to-day planning, project schedule, goals, KPI's, weekly reporting & dashboards to PMO.

Apply for remedial project manager jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a remedial project manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams

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