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Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager

Mid-level

Also known as: Brownfield Program Director, Brownfield Program Manager, Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator, Brownfield Redevelopment Site Manager

General ManagementBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager, you plan and direct the cleanup and reuse of properties with environmental contamination, excluding Superfund sites. You'll primarily work in an environmentally controlled indoor office setting, communicating frequently via email, phone, and in-person discussions with teams and individuals. This role is ideal for you if you excel at critical thinking, problem-solving, and possess strong reading, writing, math, and communication skills to manage complex projects effectively and make a positive community impact.
Brownfield RedevelopmentEnvironmental RemediationSite ManagementLand Use PlanningEnvironmental ManagementProject ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentLeadershipManagement

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
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In-demand software
Business software applicationsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade · has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

+4.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

100,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

1,338,800

in 2025 → 1,404,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This career offers a favorable outlook with numerous job openings—about 100,900 annually—and a median annual wage of $141,900. Employment is projected to grow by 4.9% through 2035, indicating a stable career with rapid growth opportunities. You can advance from roles like Environmental Technician to leadership positions such as Senior Environmental Project Manager or Director of Urban Development.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Environmental Technician
  • Urban Planning Assistant
  • Construction Coordinator

Where it can lead

  • Senior Environmental Project Manager
  • Environmental Director
  • Director of Urban Development

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will enhance this career by providing advanced tools for environmental modeling, risk assessment, and project management. Machine learning can analyze vast datasets to identify optimal cleanup strategies, predict contamination spread, and automate compliance checks. This will improve efficiency and decision-making for complex redevelopment projects.

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Salary

$141,900

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

Relevant Studies

Based on job level & field

Land Use Planning and Management/Development

Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years

Environmental Geosciences

Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years

Building/Construction Site Management/Manager

Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years

Project Management

Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years

Public Administration

Bachelor • Business & Economics • 2 years

Geography

Bachelor • Natural Sciences & Mathematics • 4 years

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