Project Manager, Environmental Jobs

Environmental project managers plan and lead work that helps organizations meet environmental requirements, manage impacts, and deliver projects responsibly. On Ladders, explore vetted opportunities for experienced professionals seeking roles that pay $100,000 or more. Openings may be available across consulting, engineering, energy, construction, manufacturing, government, and other industries.

What Environmental Project Managers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but often include setting project scope and schedules, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and vendors, assessing risks, and communicating with clients, regulators, and stakeholders. Projects may involve environmental assessments, permitting, remediation, compliance programs, sustainability initiatives, or infrastructure development.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Senior roles commonly call for substantial project leadership experience and a record of delivering complex work safely, on schedule, and within budget. Employers may value knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting, site assessment or remediation, environmental health and safety, contract management, and quality assurance. Clear communication, analytical thinking, negotiation, and the ability to guide technical teams are also important. Requirements vary; some positions prefer or require a relevant degree, professional credentials, or specialized technical expertise.

Explore Senior Environmental Project Management Roles

Find opportunities aligned with your experience, preferred industry, and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, location, compensation details, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover their next environmental project management opportunity.

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$70K - $126K *

Drive risk adjustment projects by managing the full project life cycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring quality deliverables to meet annual goals and enhance operational efficiency...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety standards across multiple construction projects. Collaborate with field teams to ensure compliance and improve practices, making safety a priority and fostering a c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of cutting-edge telecommunications and network infrastructure for data center operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and project execution across multip...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $126K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple healthcare projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success while adhering to budget and scope cons...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse capital improvement projects across facilities. Oversee planning, execution, and compliance to ensure safe, efficient delivery while minimizing operational disrupti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K *

Unlock potential by leading business development efforts in the Northeastern Region, focusing on energy and water infrastructure projects. Drive sales and foster relationships with clients to meet rev...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $199K *

Lead the infrastructure team to design and implement scalable, secure platforms. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely delivery while managing technical risks and compliance. Drive innovation...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $144K *

Drive success by leading commissioning projects for critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage schedules, and execute testing of complex systems, all while mainta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate operational technology infrastructure to enhance manufacturing efficiency, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across all facilities while leading cross-functional collaboration and str...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the proposal lifecycle by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals that drive growth in government contracting. Utilize your expertise to enhance proces...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee retail banking construction programs, ensuring alignment with project goals. Collaborate with stakeholders, implement project management processes, and ensure compliance with qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing contracts for utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, streamline documentation, and support project c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $164K *

Drive impactful data-driven projects by leading a diverse team in fraud detection and prevention. Manage contract delivery, timelines, and client relationships while ensuring effective communication a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful cost management strategies, oversee project budgets, and enhance client value through effective analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and suppo...

Birmingham, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$74K - $107K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Ensure strategic initiatives align with business goals while fostering operational...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming construction projects through effective virtual design management, ensuring integrated workflows, modeling standards, and exceptional team collaboration to deliver impa...

Glendale, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in software development for a SaaS platform, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Inn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality design while promoting efficie...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Empower global business practices by leading diverse project teams in innovative industries. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success through effective management and integration of cut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead efforts to monitor and mitigate fraud risks in credit card processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud detection strategies and ensure a seamless customer experience whil...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative power system solutions by conducting EMT studies and developing models. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team expertise and deliver quality advisory support to clients in the...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading hydrogeology and environmental projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex groundwater challenges, ensuring technical excellence and client sati...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading federal service contracts and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality delivery, financial performance, and customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an environmental project manager do?question toggle

    An environmental project manager leads projects involving environmental compliance, permitting, assessment, remediation, sustainability, or related work. They coordinate teams and stakeholders while managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.

  • What qualifications are commonly needed for environmental project manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek project management experience, environmental or engineering knowledge, and familiarity with applicable regulations and permitting. Depending on the role, a relevant degree, professional credentials, or specialized experience may be preferred or required.

  • Which industries hire environmental project managers?question toggle

    Environmental project managers work in fields such as environmental consulting, engineering, energy, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and government. Specific opportunities depend on the employer and project portfolio.

  • Are Project Manager, Environmental jobs on Ladders high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation and eligibility vary by position, so review individual listings for current salary information and requirements.

  • How can I find the right environmental project manager role?question toggle

    Compare listings by responsibilities, industry, location, compensation, and required expertise. Prioritize roles that match your project leadership track record and technical background, and tailor your application to the employer’s needs.