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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Lead the charge in designing innovative water infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services through resilient engineering practices, ensuring complia...

Walnut Creek, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading innovative design and analysis for critical facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient solutions that enhance communi...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to shape financial systems that drive growth and innovation. You'll own the strategy for money movement and banking, collaborating across departments to enhance reliability and sca...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Drive impactful client projects and relationships while leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Leverage your expertise in legal operations and project management to deliver sustainable outco...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining eDiscovery solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead client engagements, ensuring optimal service delivery while leveraging your expertise in Relativity and eDi...

Overland Park, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $127K *

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Westerville, OHRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $138K *

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Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

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

$88K - $142K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $172K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting disaster recovery efforts through federal funding programs. Collaborate with local governments and nonprofits to ensure compliance and effective project form...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $155K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $140K *

Drive compliance audits by assessing internal controls, identifying risks, and developing improvement strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance audit processes and provide valuable insights for ef...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $300K *

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

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $188K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$188K - $230K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $175K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

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Eunice, NMRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction schedules, ensuring timely delivery across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices and maintain project i...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$149K - $249K *

Lead the charge in managing complex nuclear projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while developing execution plans and guiding diverse teams to achieve project goals and deliverables...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer success by leading a dynamic team in delivering high-quality SaaS implementations. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, navigate challenges, and embrace innovative solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.