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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$88K - $105K *

Manage complex engineering design projects, ensuring quality and timeliness while leading a skilled team, developing client relationships, and driving business growth for optimal success and client sa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Champion project success by leading site development initiatives, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Oversee project teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery while identifying gr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by planning, executing, and finalizing initiatives while managing scope, timelines, and resources. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality results and maintain robust client re...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong team collaboration and client relationships throughout the proje...

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee complex environmental remediation projects across Hawaii and Guam. Manage all project phases, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with teams and subcontractors. Drive successful ou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$102K - $165K *

Lead the future of project management in Power & Energy by overseeing project execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcome...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $165K *

Elevate project management excellence by overseeing technical and administrative components of energy projects, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $162K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal infrastructure. As a Project Manager, you'll lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance community resilience across Souther...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing and designing water/wastewater projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower the next phase of energy infrastructure as a Senior Project Manager, leading environmental initiatives across the Texas/Louisiana region, ensuring project success through collaboration and exp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead multidisciplinary environmental projects in Texas/Louisiana, ensuring timely delivery while managing siting, routing, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams to provide innovative solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative environmental solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams in energy projects. Ensure regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement while driving strategic initiatives in the dy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with a top-tier team to manage complex environmental projects in energy sectors. Utilize your deep expertise in siting, routing, and assessments to drive successful outcomes across the Texas an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading multi-disciplinary teams on impactful environmental projects in the energy sector, driving initiatives from siting and routing to permitting and stakeholder engagement i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a leading team to manage complex environmental projects in energy, driving strategic initiatives and collaboration across Texas and Louisiana energy markets while delivering innovative solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful environmental projects in the energy sector, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement while driving innovation. Collaborate with diverse teams and leverage expertise to shape Texa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading multidisciplinary teams on environmental projects. Bring your expertise in siting, permitting, and regulatory compliance to drive impactful solutions in the T...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage dynamic multi-disciplinary teams in delivering innovative data center projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budget, scope, and quality standards while fostering busin...

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

$82K - $135K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions to enhance construction sustainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess materials and implement strategies that support decarbonization efforts...

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining project management in the oil and gas sector. Lead complex environmental projects, ensuring quality delivery and fostering client relationships while mentoring a dedicate...

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

$110K - $125K *

Lead the transformation of rural health initiatives by managing comprehensive program strategies, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with grant regulations to enhance community he...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $125K *

Lead and manage complex health transformation projects, driving operational change and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance rural health systems, ensuring compliance and effective program deliv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workplace safety as a key EHS Manager. Your expertise will guide project audits, training, and compliance measures, ensuring a robust safety culture and continual improvem...

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

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare and large-scale projects. Lead design phases, manage client interactions, and ensure project success through strong organizational and communication...

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

$95K - $115K *

Deliver exceptional project management for federal construction initiatives, overseeing design, execution, and budget management. Ensure timely completion and client satisfaction while coordinating wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.