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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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.