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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$182K - $204K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale public agency construction projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards while optimizing client service and fiscal responsibility t...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance project execution by coordinating firmware integration efforts, managing schedules, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely product development and operational efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Manage timelines, scope, and stakeholder communication while ensuring alignment and addressing risks across m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead project teams in executing capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals and manage ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Manage environmental projects for retail petroleum clients, ensuring BUSTR compliance and corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to deliver technical reports and mentor staff while maintaining saf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management by coordinating teams and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships and managing multiple projects simultaneo...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that empowers you to lead ICI projects from planning to closure, navigating challenging settings while cultivating strong industry relationships and ensuring project success through your e...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of land development by managing complex projects, overseeing engineering teams, and ensuring client satisfaction while driving innovative solutions in residential...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Project Manager leading multidisciplinary civil and water resources projects, managing budgets, scopes, and teams to deliver solutions that enhance communities and ensure proj...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage cross-functional teams to deliver MCO-I projects, ensuring quality execution from handover through warranty. Lead client engagement, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions while maintai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Champion project success by leading large-scale utility initiatives, managing teams, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Drive quality and environmental processes while ensuring timely project co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $118K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful projects in the energy sector. Manage teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead project teams to drive planning and implementation of large-scale K-12 education programs, ensuring project goals for schedule, budget, and quality are met while mentoring staff and engaging with...

6 days ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the successful delivery of multi-million-dollar water infrastructure projects. Manage project execution, staffing, and client engagement while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and financ...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee small to midsize, complex projects in waste site cleanup, construction, and demolition. Ensure safety compliance, prepare proposals, and foster customer relationships while guiding...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage a team focused on hazardous waste services, ensuring compliance and safety while overseeing projects and training staff. Play a key role in maintaining environmental standards and delivering ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing significant projects, ensuring excellence through collaboration and strategic planning. Drive project success by overseeing budgets, resources, and team performance across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $170K *

Lead and coordinate architectural and engineering projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective team collaboration. Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while mentoring junior st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare projects through collaboration and innovation. Lead multi-discipline teams, manage client relationships, and drive architectural and engineering exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative healthcare projects. Collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure successful project execution from planning to completi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform procurement projects by managing engineering, installation, and testing. Ensure timely, budget-compliant execution while adhering to safety protocols. Lead project teams, negotiate contracts...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Advance large-scale environmental remediation projects by managing teams and ensuring compliance with design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with clients and oversee project administration from inc...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in executing complex water technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage scope, risks, and customer expect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Lead and execute complex water and wastewater technology projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading complex water technology projects. Drive execution from engineering to start-up, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring project success while balancing customer...

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.