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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$202K - $289K *

Champion growth in environmental services by leading business development, managing complex projects, and fostering client relationships in the power industry. Leverage your expertise to navigate regu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $188K *

Pioneer a transformative Agile project management role overseeing large-scale software development. Lead coordination and execution across multiple teams and workstreams while ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving project delivery and managing Agile teams. Utilize AI tools to enhance decision-making, anticipate risks, and ensure timely outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $134K *

Optimize project delivery by managing energy efficiency construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality control, and budget adherence, while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing...

Indiana, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex ERP implementation projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and internal resources. Drive project success through effective communication, risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $160K *

Innovate project management strategies for design and construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility development and maintai...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial leadership and analysis to business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial management practices, ensuring compliance and supporting organi...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $108K *

Drive successful project execution by managing customer projects from quotation to completion. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and customer satisf...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by leading strategic account management, driving client relationships, and expanding EPE's footprint. Balance hands-on account management with team leadership to ensure consistent prac...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $245K *

Lead the charge in business development for environmental services, focusing on water and energy sectors. Drive growth, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while overseeing project ex...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management across all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring fellow Project Managers for continu...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading wastewater infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive innovative solutions while managing project lifecycles and me...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing environmental projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations. Collaborate with specialists and agencies to navigate per...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, overseeing complex renewable energy projects and ensuring safety, quality, and budget objectives across multiple disciplines and stakeholders to drive sustain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $125K *

Lead the charge in mobilizing significant carbon transactions across Latin America, managing multi-stakeholder relationships and driving strategic initiatives to support forest protection programs und...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing strategic customer accounts, fostering partnerships, and driving growth through exceptional service and collaboration. This remote role emphasizes customer retention and o...

Indiana, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $161K *

Empower a dynamic team by leading outbound sales strategies, driving performance, and mentoring managers. Shape best practices and enhance pipeline creation to achieve ambitious goals in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic projects for radioisotope production facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and succe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading software implementations, ensuring timely and budget-friendly outcomes while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and navigating complex environments with c...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental permitting for diverse energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and efficiency...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical 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.