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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Transform the sales development team by driving performance, mentoring SDRs, and implementing effective strategies. Collaborate with management to enhance pipeline creation and ensure operational exce...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading national infrastructure renovations for financial services clients. Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic obje...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $165K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $135K *

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4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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Olathe, KSRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

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Kansas City, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by managing small to mid-sized municipal water projects. Lead from inception to delivery, fostering client relationships and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure high-qualit...

Memphis, TNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $146K *

Elevate technical execution across utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Lead project governance, interface with stakeholders, and drive continuous i...

Charlottesville, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $121K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $125K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$263K - $395K *

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $126K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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Lincoln, NERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic growth in Industrial Hygiene, driving client development, and delivering high-quality technical solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory compliance...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $195K *

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Sacramento, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

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New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in executing complex electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while managing cross-functional teams and financial performance from s...

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3 weeks ago

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

$76K - $98K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $126K *

Champion ecosystem restoration by leading design projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.