Director of Environmental Services Jobs

Explore Director of Environmental Services opportunities for experienced leaders who guide environmental programs, teams, and operations. These directors help organizations manage environmental risks, meet regulatory requirements, improve sustainability performance, and protect natural resources. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior environmental leadership roles across industries.

What Does a Director of Environmental Services Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include setting environmental strategy, overseeing compliance and permitting, managing environmental services teams, and coordinating with executives, regulators, clients, and community stakeholders. Directors may also lead audits, assess environmental risks, oversee remediation or waste-management programs, and report on sustainability goals and performance.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in environmental management, regulatory compliance, or a related technical field, along with a record of leading teams and complex projects. Useful strengths include knowledge of environmental regulations, analytical and risk-management skills, budget oversight, clear communication, and the ability to translate technical findings into business decisions. A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline is often expected; some positions prefer an advanced degree or relevant professional credentials.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director-level environmental services roles can be found in healthcare, manufacturing, energy, utilities, consulting, government, infrastructure, and other sectors. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on environmental compliance, sustainability, environmental health and safety, conservation, or environmental operations. Search related titles such as Director of Environmental Compliance, Director of Sustainability, and Environmental Services Director to explore a broader range of opportunities.

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Browse vetted Director of Environmental Services jobs on Ladders and discover professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, industry, and location, and identify positions aligned with your leadership experience and environmental expertise.

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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing water/wastewater infrastructure projects, managing teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive business development and ensure project delivery excellence while shapi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the growth of a dynamic Water/Wastewater practice, overseeing complex projects and fostering client relationships. Drive team development and business strategies while ensuring project delivery m...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives across healthcare settings, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient experience and outcomes while managin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate facility operations by overseeing maintenance and safety standards, managing staff, and ensuring a clean, compliant environment that enhances resident comfort and well-being...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Lead the Quality Management Department, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and compliance across the healthcare setting. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize compliance initiatives by managing inspections, audits, and training across a multi-state region while fostering client relationships and maintaining regulatory standards through effective pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower the success of regional compliance initiatives by managing audits, inspections, and training while building solid client relationships, streamlining operations, and ensuring adherence to OSHA...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Play a key role in managing compliance programs across multiple states, ensuring regulatory adherence through inspections, audits, and training. Build client relationships while overseeing diverse env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Manage regional delivery of the Compliance Program, ensuring compliance through inspections, training, and client relationship management while overseeing multiple site audits and hazard assessments...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing compliance programs across multiple states. Deliver expert audits, training, and relationship management while ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards. A dynami...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive effective delivery of a comprehensive Compliance Program across multiple states, managing client relationships, conducting compliance audits, and ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and DOT standar...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower the delivery of compliance programs across a multi-state region. Manage client relationships, conduct audits, training, and inspections while leading operational excellence and driving regulat...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive EHS excellence by integrating safety practices into projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety through training, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence as you lead the Housekeeping Department, coordinating with teams to ensure compliance, budget management, and high-quality service delivery while fostering staff developme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Optimize operational excellence by leading the Housekeeping Department, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and fostering staff development while collaborating with facility leadership to achieve o...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager, leading exciting projects in a consulting environment. Utilize your expertise in electrical design, client management, and multidis...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading system-wide staffing and scheduling operations, optimizing workforce analytics, and enhancing care delivery outcomes through data-driven strategies and technology integrati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer sustainable solutions as you lead environmental initiatives, manage diverse projects, and drive growth in a dynamic consulting firm. Collaborate across teams to tackle challenges and deliver i...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Drive compliance and coordination of environmental programs, ensuring safety and regulatory adherence across campus operations. Lead a dedicated team while managing inspections, sampling, and strategi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$133K - $219K *

Elevate the enterprise EH&S strategy by providing leadership and expertise across global operations. Lead the development of governance frameworks and programs to ensure compliance, foster safety cult...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex water/wastewater projects, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality designs and specifications. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while driving proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $110K *

Drive profitable growth and customer relationships in environmental services. Develop new business, retain accounts, and connect clients with analytical solutions while collaborating across teams to e...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Champion profitable growth and customer relationships in environmental services. Develop new business, retain accounts, and connect clients with analytical solutions while collaborating across teams t...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in directing departmental activities, optimizing resources, and achieving goals in a dynamic healthcare environment. Foster growth and compliance while ensuring high standards of servi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $154K *

Join a team that's driving environmental compliance in the Pacific Northwest. As a Senior Environmental Planner, you'll lead SEPA/NEPA projects, engage in business development, and support diverse cli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Environmental Services do?question toggle

    A Director of Environmental Services leads environmental programs and teams, oversees compliance and risk management, and helps an organization meet its environmental and sustainability objectives. Specific responsibilities depend on the employer and industry.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of Environmental Services jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for significant environmental or regulatory experience, leadership ability, and a relevant bachelor’s degree. Some roles prefer an advanced degree, professional credentials, or specialized expertise in areas such as permitting, remediation, or sustainability.

  • Where do Director of Environmental Services professionals work?question toggle

    These professionals work across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, utilities, consulting, government, and infrastructure. The scope of the role varies with the organization’s operations and environmental priorities.

  • How can I find Director of Environmental Services jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities and review job details to find roles that match your experience, preferred industry, and location. Ladders focuses on jobs paying $100,000 or more.