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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$100K - $125K *

Drive AI-powered product initiatives from strategy to execution, collaborating with engineering and design to create customer-centric solutions that enhance productivity and engagement while prioritiz...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Lead the design management of owner-furnished electrical equipment for a hyperscale data center, ensuring integration, compliance, and quality standards while guiding teams and managing client communi...

United StatesRemote

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

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing design and coordination of OFCI electrical systems for a hyperscale data center. Drive project success through strategic oversight, team leadership, and client engagement w...

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6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform project execution by developing and optimizing schedules for data center construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, effective sequencing, and risk mitig...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of project schedules for data center construction, optimizing timelines and resource allocation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient sequencing and risk mitigati...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape a world-class Supplier Quality Engineering team, enhancing vendor quality processes and driving a Zero Defect mentality. Collaborate across departments to ensure product conformity and foster a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $100K *

Champion sustainable solutions by developing advanced chemical treatment programs, fostering customer relationships, and driving revenue growth while ensuring safety and operational excellence across...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect solutions that drive operational excellence across the orga...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading large-scale wireless infrastructure projects. Drive excellence in deployment, client relations, and cross-functional coordination while managing complex programs from co...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$121K - $218K *

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring effective design, configuration, and lifecycle management of complex infrastructure products while balancing technical risks and program...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of safety initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to educate and implement best practices while con...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $103K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive successful execution of HEOR projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes through strategic portfolio management and collaboration with cross-functi...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $259K *

Unlock the potential of data governance by leading U.S. initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance data quality and stewardship practices in a dynamic enviro...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Elevate sales growth in the refrigeration and HVAC/R sectors by driving market development, building key relationships, and implementing effective strategies to maximize customer engagement and produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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5 days ago

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

$111K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and integration of advanced electrical control systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance efficiency and mentor junior members while ensuring proj...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $128K *

Drive comprehensive project management for global transportation initiatives, overseeing infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance connectivity an...

San Francisco, CARemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of healthcare IT by managing ServiceNow projects, enhancing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$320K - $405K *

Transform the future of data center engineering by resolving on-site technical issues, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring project success through effective problem-solving and communication...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the execution of facility capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with educational policies while coordinating with stakeholders to minimize disruption and maintain project schedule...

Cary, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $190K *

Shape the future of customer projects by leading strategic SaaS implementations, ensuring exceptional execution and stakeholder engagement. As a key player, you'll drive project success through proact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $125K *

Advance our sales pipeline by managing opportunities from prospect to close. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure smooth workflows, maintain CRM data integrity, and drive process impro...

San Diego, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $164K *

Empower your career by leading the design and implementation of protective relay systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system protection across various energy sectors, ensuring complianc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $214K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader in EHS, driving safety and compliance for a groundbreaking nuclear construction project. Lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest safety standards acr...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $138K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing projects effectively, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive results, mitigate risks, and enhance proj...

Baltimore, MDRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.