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As a Project Task Manager / Staff Scientist (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Engineer), you will collaborate with a dynamic and growing team to support projects through all phases of the site ...

Project/Task Supervisor

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$106K - $143K/yr

Yes PROJECT/TASK SUPERVISOR GDIT Provides technical, administrative, and operational leadership to Projects or task(s), including contract and subcontractor management Participates in the development ...

As a Project Task Manager / Staff Scientist (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Engineer), you will collaborate with a dynamic and growing team to support projects through all phases of the site ...

Yes Shipbuilding Project/Task Supervisor This is not an office position, it is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working directly in shipyards and drydocks onboard U.

Project/Task Sr. Manager

California, MD · Hybrid

$112K - $138K/yr

Yes 1. Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned project or tasks, including contract and subcontractor management. 2. Supervises assigned staff, including ...

Yes Shipbuilding Project/Task Supervisor This is not an office position, it is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working directly in shipyards and drydocks onboard U.

Project Task Manager (Hybrid)

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$110K/yr

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a highly qualified Project Task Manager to lead augmented contractor support services for the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Command, Control, Communications ...

SMX is seeking Project/Task Managers (Mid/Senior) supporting the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure, applications, and services in support of enterprise cloud ...

Task Project Manager II Experience Level: 6-10 Years Location: 7388 North State HWY 95, Columbia AL 36319 Duration: 3 Years Client: Southern Nuclear Position Overview The Task Project Manager II is ...

Task Project Manager III Location: Columbia, AL Duration: 8 Months + Client: Southern Nuclear Southern Nuclear is seeking an experienced Task Project Manager III to oversee complex projects and field ...

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How much do project task jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for project task in the United States is $21.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do professionals in project task roles typically manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines?

Professionals handling project tasks often face evolving priorities and strict deadlines, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. They commonly use project management tools to track progress and coordinate with team members, ensuring transparency and adaptability. Regular check-ins with stakeholders and proactive risk identification are essential, as is the ability to reprioritize tasks as project scopes change. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams helps ensure that deliverables are met efficiently, even when unexpected challenges arise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project task manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Task Manager, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in project management methodologies, often supported by a relevant degree or certification such as PMP. Proficiency with project management software like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello is typically required. Effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are vital soft skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders. These competencies ensure that tasks are completed on time, resources are allocated efficiently, and project goals are consistently met.

What is the difference between Project Task vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject TaskProject Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesSpecific activities or work items within a projectOversees project progress, manages schedules, and coordinates team efforts
Required SkillsTask-specific skills, basic project management knowledgeCommunication, organization, and coordination skills
Work EnvironmentIndividual or team working on specific tasksCollaborative, overseeing multiple tasks and teams
CertificationsNot typically requiredOften requires project management certifications like CAPM or PMP

While a project task involves completing specific work items, a project coordinator manages the overall workflow, schedules, and team coordination to ensure project success. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is a project task?

Project tasks are specific actions or pieces of work that need to be completed as part of a larger project. Each task typically has a clear objective, deadline, and assigned resources or team members. Breaking a project into smaller tasks helps teams organize, prioritize, and track progress more efficiently. Well-defined project tasks are essential for meeting project goals and ensuring successful project completion.
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Infographic showing various Project Task job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,814 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Project Task Manager

Arcadis

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Arcadis rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

112th of 439 rated engineering


Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

As a Project Task Manager / Staff Scientist (Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Engineer), you will collaborate with a dynamic and growing team to support projects through all phases of the site evaluation and remediation life cycle. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual seeking career growth in environmental consulting and the environmental remediation market.

You will have the opportunity to develop and refine a wide range of essential skills that serve as the foundation for a successful project management career in the environmental industry. In this full-time position, you will contribute to environmental investigation, remediation, and technical reporting, working across multiple projects and supporting various project managers as an assistant project manager. Your responsibilities will include office-based tasks encompassing a diverse range of activities related to environmental project management, working with technical staff to drive project remediation and characterization, managing project budgets, and directing field staff in data collection.

Role accountabilities:

As a Project Task Manager / Staff Scientist, you will play a key role as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the planning, management, and execution of various project scopes. Your daily/weekly activities will be primarily office-based work, with the potential to conduct site field visits throughout Tennessee up to approximately 25%.

Your typical responsibilities will include:

  • Arcadis Staff and Stakeholder Communication: Communicating effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders under the supervision of the Project Manager. Training and mentoring Arcadis staff in the planning and execution of field work.
  • Site Data Evaluation: Supporting the development of conceptual site models, nature and extent of contamination delineation, utilizing data to adhere to local/state/federal regulation, and contributing to the design, modification, or optimization of site remedies.
  • Health and Safety Stewardship: Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures for you and your project team.
  • Technical Documentation: Writing and reviewing technical reports.
  • Coordination: Helping to organize work schedules with Arcadis staff and subcontractors.
  • Financial: Producing cost estimates, forecasting project spend, reviewing client invoices, and tracking key performance indices under the supervision of the Project Manager.

This role offers a diverse mix of responsibilities, providing opportunities to contribute meaningfully to a variety of environmental projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

Successful candidates for this position will have prior experience in task management and the execution of environmental investigations or remediation under the direction of a project manager. A strong understanding of task management includes overseeing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety requirements. Preferred qualifications may include experience conducting environmental field work in Tennessee, experience working with Tennessee State regulators, and working towards or having professional licenses (i.e. Professional Geologist, Professional Engineer).  

Minimum qualifications:

  • 4-8 years of experience in the environmental industry
  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Previous experience with environmental sampling, technical report writing, data evaluation, staff mentorship/training, and aspects of project financial management
  • Strong focus on health and safety, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Preferred qualifications:

  • Familiarity with federal and/or state environmental regulations
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (with an annual 8-hour refresher, if applicable)

This position requires a dynamic individual with relevant experience who is ready to contribute to a team-oriented environment while advancing their career in environmental consulting.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $68,400 - $102,600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Highlands Ranch, CO, US