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 - $190K *

Lead the charge in project delivery and financial management, ensuring successful execution across multiple initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive results within budget and timeline while...

Georgia, USRemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on driving revenue and expanding relationships in the environmental sector. Utilize consultative selling and strategic prospecting to achieve objectives ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex architectural and facility projects, ensuring optimal client service and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases while guiding multidiscip...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $230K *

Lead the Complex Systems portfolio to enhance climate impact, ensuring cohesive strategy and program effectiveness across Land, Transportation, and Industry while aligning resources for sustainable so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Help us manage diverse projects that drive strategic growth and collaboration across teams. As a key member of the EPMO, you'll ensure project success through effective stakeholder management and cont...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion business growth by developing key account strategies and managing customer relationships. Drive order intake and profit levels while collaborating with teams to create winning proposals and e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI factory design delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution from concept to handover while balancing quality, cost, and o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Manage construction projects for new builds and remodels, overseeing vendors and maintaining quality standards while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. Foster collaboration with stakeh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading VDC initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of technology, processes, and teams to produce accurate, field-ready models and comprehensive digital turnover pack...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

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

$137K - $177K *

Lead the charge in managing a complex multinational SATCOM program, ensuring successful execution and integration while collaborating with stakeholders to meet technical, cost, and performance objecti...

Herndon, VARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead network engineering efforts to enhance tactical capabilities in air defense systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure information exchange and compliance across all phase...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $165K *

Lead advanced power system studies while mentoring engineers and driving innovative solutions for grid modernization and renewable energy integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and hig...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational goals. Oversee planning, execution, and communication while collaborating across teams to meet project miles...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$221K - $260K *

Lead the execution of multi-facility clean energy campuses, overseeing complex solar, wind, and battery projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. As a key player, you'll coordinate efforts across departments, ensuring effective communication and resource...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us in leading complex AI and CX transformation projects, ensuring successful delivery from mobilization to optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, transpare...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of Public Safety product implementations, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency through exper...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $185K *

Champion complex heavy civil construction projects from planning to execution, collaborating with field leadership, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and successful project delive...

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5 days ago

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

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading complex Battery Energy Storage System projects. Drive strategic planning, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure successful project execution while building strong c...

Houston, TXRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.