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.
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.
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.
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.
Manager, Customer Implementations
$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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Instrumentation & Electrical Project Engineer - Natural Gas
$90K - $120K *
Champion innovative engineering solutions for gas transmission projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design quality and operational performance while ensuring compliance with...
3 weeks ago
Senior Control System Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative automation solutions for global data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design advanced control systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards wh...
1 week ago
$73K - $117K *
Lead the charge in managing programs to ensure objectives are met through effective administration, monitoring, and evaluation. Collaborate with teams to enhance program performance and implement nece...
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Environmental Scientist - Technical Reporting & Remediation
$73K - $132K *
Contribute to impactful environmental projects by analyzing data, preparing technical documents, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support CERCLA investigations and remediation efforts...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion power system analysis by conducting modeling for transmission planning studies, ensuring compliance with NERC standards, and delivering high-quality technical reports while managing multiple...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager, Product Data Operations, Family of Apps
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...
1 week ago
Remote Business Development Manager-Heavy Civil
$200K - $220K *
Innovate business development strategies to expand market presence in Nevada. Drive relationships with key stakeholders in pipeline and underground water infrastructure projects, generating opportunit...
1 week ago
Power Engineer, Physical Electrical
$140K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to execute complex physical electrical designs for medium- and high-voltage substations and utility-scale projects, ensuring quality and compliance from concept through constructio...
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Public Sector Contracts Manager
$120K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to manage public sector contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting sales growth through effective reporting and collaboration with various departments...
3 weeks ago
(USA) Senior Manager, Portfolio Management
$80K - $155K *
Lead the strategic management of a diverse property portfolio, enhancing site performance and revenue through effective negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Drive initiatives that maximize...
2 weeks ago
HVAC RetroFIT+ Business Development Manager, Montreal
$100K - $125K *
Unlock growth by driving retrofit sales through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance market presence and develop a robust pipeline, ensuring l...
3 weeks ago
$131K - $243K *
Join a team that's driving sustainment transformation and adoption across programs. As a Project Engineer Staff, you'll lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and enhance processes to ensure successfu...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive safety excellence by leading program development, compliance, and mentorship. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, conduct assessments, and enhance safety culture in diverse operational e...
1 week ago
Resident Engineer - Rail (Remote Site Locations)
$100K - $120K *
Empower our Construction Management team by overseeing rail project operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractor activities to deliver successful infrastructure outco...
1 week ago
$90K - $125K *
Oversee MEP project operations, ensuring timely execution and quality standards. Collaborate with teams to manage subcontractors, schedules, and safety protocols while maintaining high customer satisf...
4 days ago
$100K - $111K *
Champion complex systems engineering initiatives with a focus on safety, delivering innovative solutions that comply with DoD standards. Lead hazard analysis and risk mitigation efforts while mentorin...
2 weeks ago
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER - PUB SEC
$88K - $121K *
Manage logistics for a complex federal program, ensuring timely, secure delivery of assets. Lead project activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain compliance while building strategic rela...
2 weeks ago
Construction AMI / AMR Project Manager (Southern California)
$57K - $108K *
Transform water meter projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely execution. Collaborate with stakeholders and subcontractors to deliver high-quality results while maintaining eff...
1 week ago
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
$140K - $160K *
Lead the charge in cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring timely project delivery and budget adherence while engaging stakeholders and maintaining commercial controls in a dyn...
1 week ago
$139K - $174K *
Engineer impactful electrical systems by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate to foster innovation and quality in complex building designs, d...
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Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning
$120K - $135K *
Transform water and wastewater infrastructure planning by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing asset management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with diverse s...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, New Business Development
$120K - $145K *
Lead a high-performing team to drive new business growth and customer acquisition. Shape strategic sales initiatives, build strong relationships, and optimize pipelines to achieve revenue goals across...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, New Business Development
$120K - $145K *
Drive new business growth by leading a high-performing team focused on customer acquisition and market expansion. Develop strategies, build relationships, and optimize sales processes to achieve measu...
3 weeks ago
Traveling Construction Project Engineer
$76K - $142K *
Manage construction projects across varying locations, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and technical requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals while nav...
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What does an environmental project manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.