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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$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic project management for complex electric substation projects. Oversee project scope, schedule, and cost while navigating challenges. Foster collaboration within teams and ensure effectiv...

New Orleans, LARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading data center construction initiatives. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while managing a collaborative team to ensure quality and client satisfaction on complex p...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $145K *

Transform your career by overseeing contract manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency across diverse product formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$157K - $174K *

Elevate technical execution in GMP manufacturing by leading complex workstreams for comparability strategies, tech transfers, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance through coding, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions and m...

Lansing, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement strategies across diverse indirect categories. You'll lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and enhance supplier performance while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving strategic insights and operational excellence to support business growth and profitability through collaboration and data-driven decision-ma...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading complex transformation programs. Manage multi-million dollar budgets and drive effective program delivery, ensuring governance and seamless transitions across d...

Quebec, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving quality improvements across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, implement digital tools, and enhance customer sat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive improvements, standardize processes, and enhance customer satisfaction through strategic qua...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive improvements, standardize best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer sat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects with clarity and control. Drive client success through effective management of scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across diverse...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance cross-functional project management efforts by leading strategic initiatives that drive business objectives and enhance care programs while ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $234K *

Transform partner relationships by driving technical enablement and sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies, mentor partners, and enhance market presence through inn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy by leveraging market insights and customer feedback to drive profitable sales growth, manage supplier performance, and enhance inventory productivity while developing a comp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving sales and promoting industry-leading waterproofing, roofing, and flooring solutions. Manage key relationships, support accounts, and identify new opportunities to establish...

Berkeley, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $140K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading a dynamic recruiting team, driving data-informed strategies, and enhancing candidate experiences to meet organizational growth and workforce needs...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $244K *

Shape the future of high-voltage transmission projects by leading design, planning, and execution efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and adherence to safe...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$146K - $160K *

Drive impactful utility right of way projects, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and budget while fostering client relationships and guiding project managers to success in a dynamic, remote work...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$106K - $159K *

Transform regulatory strategies by providing CMC expertise to support product development and compliance in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, ensuring quality and adherence to global standards thr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $241K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, optimize performance, and enhance software architecture while adhering to coding standards and leveraging AI to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of dental technology by leading software development for specialized machines, shaping the future of custom prosthetics manufacturing in a dynamic, high-growth env...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Elevate client relationships by managing post-sale engagements, ensuring project success, and driving account growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value and strengthen partnerships acros...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.