Occupation · SOC 11-9199.11
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.
Median wage
$136,550
$68,860–$227,590
Projected growth
+4.5%
Average growth
Annual openings
5,980
per year
Employed (US)
630,980
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
7,248 mapped
Core skills
Complex Problem SolvingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationWritingActive ListeningSystems EvaluationMathematicsNegotiationTime ManagementSystems AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningPersuasionManagement of Financial ResourcesScienceOperations AnalysisLearning StrategiesInstructingService OrientationManagement of Personnel ResourcesManagement of Material ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlTechnology DesignProgrammingTroubleshootingEquipment SelectionRepairingInstallationEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
English LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementMathematicsChemistryEngineering and TechnologyBiologyGeographyComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeDesignEconomics and AccountingPublic Safety and SecuritySales and MarketingPhysicsBuilding and ConstructionCommunications and MediaPersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and TrainingSociology and AnthropologyTransportationHistory and ArcheologyMechanicalTelecommunicationsPsychologyProduction and ProcessingMedicine and DentistryForeign LanguagePhilosophy and TheologyFood ProductionTherapy and CounselingFine Arts
Technology & tools
Business software applicationsCalendar management softwareESRI ArcGIS softwareESRI ArcMapESRI ArcViewEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareLinuxMaptek VulcanMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerShellMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordMineSightOracle DatabaseOracle HyperionPostgreSQLPythonSAP Business ObjectsSAP softwareSalesforce softwareSocial media sitesStructure query language SQLTableauTanium softwareWeb browser software
Representative tasks
Getting InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAnalyzing Data or InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkWorking with ComputersProcessing InformationInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeScheduling Work and ActivitiesDocumenting/Recording InformationCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesDeveloping and Building TeamsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationThinking CreativelyResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesPerforming Administrative ActivitiesJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleSelling or Influencing OthersCoaching and Developing OthersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsTraining and Teaching OthersPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentStaffing Organizational UnitsDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentAssisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Environmental contamination sources — identify and document under supervisor guidance at an active brownfield investigation site.Applicable environmental laws and regulations — review and summarize to support compliance tracking on an assigned remediation project.Site visit observations — record and report using standardized field documentation protocols at contaminated land sites.GIS mapping tools — operate under direction to plot sampling locations and contamination boundaries on a brownfield site.Project funding opportunities — research and compile lists of applicable grants or incentive programs for brownfield redevelopment.Cost estimation worksheets — assist in preparing preliminary cleanup cost data using spreadsheet software under senior staff oversight.Environmental risk assessment data — gather and organize to support quantitative human health risk evaluations on brownfield projects.Remediation site schedules — monitor and update using calendar and scheduling software to help coordinate contractor activities.Technical reports and regulatory submissions — draft initial sections under senior review for brownfield site characterization projects.Water and soil quality sampling results — interpret basic findings with guidance to flag potential contamination concerns at redevelopment sites.
developing
Environmental contamination sources — identify and assess using site investigation data with reduced oversight on urban or industrial brownfield sites.On-site remediation activities — coordinate contractor schedules and daily operations to maintain compliance with environmental permits and standards.Brownfield grant applications — prepare and submit with supporting documentation to secure project funding from state and federal programs.Cleanup cost estimates — develop using analytical software and cost databases for mid-scale land redevelopment projects.Quantitative risk assessments — conduct for human health and environmental exposure pathways using established models on assigned brownfield sites.Surface water and groundwater remediation plans — implement under general direction, monitoring system performance against regulatory benchmarks.Remediation compliance reports — author and submit to regulatory agencies, applying reading comprehension and writing skills to technical content.Project timelines and resource allocation — manage using ERP software to keep brownfield redevelopment milestones on schedule.Interdisciplinary project teams — coordinate through active listening and oral communication to align engineering, legal, and community stakeholders.Soil and air quality improvement measures — implement at contaminated sites following approved remedial action plans and safety protocols.
proficient
Complex contamination source identification — perform autonomously using inductive reasoning and multi-media sampling data across diverse brownfield site types.Full-scope remediation project compliance — oversee across all project phases, independently resolving regulatory conflicts with environmental law and agency requirements.Brownfield redevelopment project plans — design and execute end-to-end, integrating safety, quality, and community benefit objectives at large-scale sites.Detailed environmental cost estimates — produce independently, applying mathematical reasoning and engineering knowledge to complex multi-phase cleanup scenarios.Quantitative human health and ecological risk assessments — lead using advanced analytical software, translating findings into defensible regulatory submissions.Groundwater and surface water remediation systems — design and optimize, selecting appropriate technologies for site-specific hydrogeological conditions.Contaminated military test sites and abandoned mine lands — develop and implement tailored improvement measures addressing water, air, and soil quality concurrently.Funding strategies for redevelopment projects — identify, negotiate, and secure from multiple public and private sources to ensure project financial viability.Regulatory agency negotiations — lead on behalf of project teams, applying systems analysis and judgment to achieve approvable remedial action decisions.Emerging site conditions and non-routine contamination scenarios — evaluate and resolve using critical thinking and deductive reasoning without precedent guidance.
advanced
Organizational brownfield strategy — set vision and direct multi-project portfolios spanning remediation, redevelopment, and community revitalization at enterprise scale.Environmental compliance frameworks — develop and institutionalize policies that align organizational practice with evolving federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.Cross-sector funding architectures — design and negotiate complex financing structures combining EPA grants, tax incentives, and private investment for large brownfield programs.Senior project managers and environmental specialists — mentor and develop, building organizational capacity in risk assessment, remediation design, and regulatory negotiation.Quantitative risk assessment methodologies — advance organizational standards by integrating emerging science and regulatory guidance into enterprise-wide practice protocols.Stakeholder coalitions — lead across government agencies, community organizations, and industry partners to align redevelopment goals and resolve high-stakes conflicts.Systems-level remediation performance — evaluate across a portfolio of sites, identifying systemic inefficiencies and directing corrective actions to optimize outcomes.Executive and public audiences — communicate complex brownfield science and policy decisions with speech clarity and written expression to drive informed decision-making.Technology adoption — lead evaluation and integration of advanced GIS, analytical, and ERP platforms to improve organizational project delivery and data management.Industry-wide brownfield redevelopment standards — influence through participation in regulatory rulemaking, professional associations, and published technical leadership.
Also known as
33 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Brownfield Program DirectorBrownfield Program ManagerBrownfield Redevelopment CoordinatorBrownfield Redevelopment Site ManagerBrownfield Redevelopment SpecialistBrownfields Practice LeaderBrownfields Program CoordinatorBrownfields Program ManagerCleanup MonitorContaminated Land ConsultantContamination ConsultantCorridor Redevelopment ManagerDamage Restoration SpecialistDebris Cleanup MonitorDebris MonitorEnvironmental Management SpecialistEnvironmental Practice LeaderEnvironmental Program ManagerEnvironmental Quality Division ManagerEnvironmental Quality SpecialistEnvironmental Remediation ConsultantEnvironmental Remediation SpecialistGrounds Restoration SpecialistLicensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP)Redevelopment ManagerRedevelopment SpecialistRemedial Project ManagerRemediation Bioanalytics ConsultantRemediation ConsultantRemediation ExpertSediment Remediation ConsultantSite Remediation ProfessionalUrban Redevelopment Specialist