Environmental Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Environmental Engineering Manager opportunities for experienced professionals ready to lead technical teams and shape environmental performance. These roles combine engineering expertise, people management, and strategic decision-making across industries such as manufacturing, energy, construction, consulting, and infrastructure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior-level opportunities.

What Environmental Engineering Managers Do

Environmental Engineering Managers oversee projects and programs that help organizations meet environmental requirements and improve their impact. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include managing environmental assessments, remediation, pollution prevention, water and waste programs, permitting, and compliance initiatives. Managers coordinate with engineers, scientists, operations teams, regulators, vendors, and executives to deliver sound technical outcomes on schedule and within budget.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or a related engineering discipline, along with substantial experience leading complex projects or teams. Useful strengths include knowledge of environmental regulations, risk assessment, sustainability practices, project and budget management, and clear communication. Requirements vary by role; some positions may prefer or require professional engineering licensure, specialized technical expertise, or experience in a particular industry.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Environmental Engineering Managers may advance into director, sustainability, environmental health and safety, or broader operations leadership roles. Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, qualifications, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted Environmental Engineering Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

Find Environmental Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover senior environmental engineering roles and explore opportunities across organizations committed to compliance, responsible operations, and environmental improvement. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to identify positions that fit your next career move.

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$104K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving client engagement and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences, manage complex projects, and present insights to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$165K - $215K *

Empower the engineering team by driving project execution and integration for advanced vehicle development. Ensure alignment of resources, schedules, and technical goals while fostering collaboration...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead field surveying operations on high-stakes datacenter projects by overseeing multiple crews, ensuring precision in layout, and coordinating closely with construction and engineering teams for succ...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $220K *

Lead the execution of complex public works and infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout all phases from planning to completion. Drive recovery initia...

Los Angeles, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $175K *

Drive capital improvement projects across a national student housing portfolio, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Lead project teams, manage scopes, and deliver high-impact r...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$167K - $282K *

Lead the charge in shaping global EHS3 strategy, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across diverse functions while driving transformational initiatives and enterprise governance frameworks...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading demand generation strategies that drive pipeline growth in the public sector. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize campaigns, enhance performance, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $181K *

Join a team that's driving strategic proposal development and contract negotiations. You'll lead the commercial proposal process, ensuring compliance and profitability while collaborating with cross-f...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in bridge engineering, driving project delivery, and fostering client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth in transpor...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by managing end-to-end sourcing for data center networking equipment, leading negotiations, and maintaining vendor relationships in a fast-paced, supply-constrained environment to sup...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of advanced machine learning systems for autonomous trucks, leading a team in perception capabilities. Oversee the complete lifecycle from data requirements to deployment, ensuri...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $188K *

Drive innovative IT solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing operational policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives that enhance overall organizat...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical direction for gas compression projects, establishing standards and overseeing design integrity. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance across major gas...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

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

$140K - $240K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions while mentoring a talented engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product quality and drive strategic vendor rela...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Champion our commissioning efforts by leading a dynamic team, managing project workflows, and driving innovative solutions in Life Science and Advanced Manufacturing. Collaborate across disciplines to...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive communication, and ensure customer satisfaction while mitigating risks and...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $109K *

Empower business growth by developing strong customer relationships and driving revenue. As a key player, you'll strategize account management, identify market opportunities, and ensure customer satis...

Tampa, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead customer engagement and service delivery in cloud and compliance projects. Manage project lifecycles, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while main...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of high-value proposals, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and produce compelling content. Oversee the full proposal lifecycle, enhancing competitiveness th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate sustainability initiatives by leading client engagements in impact inventory, strategy development, and target tracking. Utilize analytical tools to transform sustainability challenges into ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you develop structural solutions, collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, and ensure quality and budget adherence in a fast-paced environment. Bring your exp...

New Orleans, LARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Environmental Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    An Environmental Engineering Manager leads people and projects addressing environmental compliance and performance. Responsibilities may include permitting, environmental assessments, remediation, pollution prevention, and water or waste programs, depending on the organization.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Environmental Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek a relevant engineering degree and significant experience managing technical projects or teams. Knowledge of environmental regulations, project management, and communication skills are valuable; some roles may require or prefer professional engineering licensure.

  • Which industries hire Environmental Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Common employers include companies in manufacturing, energy, construction, infrastructure, and environmental consulting, as well as organizations with significant compliance or sustainability programs.

  • How much do Environmental Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for specific compensation information.

  • How can I find Environmental Engineering Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Environmental Engineering Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications to find opportunities suited to your background.