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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading technology-driven manufacturing projects. Drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in high-voltage power delivery projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules across multiple substation initi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic leadership for complex energy projects, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement while managing multi-site environmental permitting and regulatory processes across the U.S. Lead...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion impactful energy projects by leading environmental compliance and permitting efforts for FERC-regulated natural gas and LNG initiatives. Drive strategic client relationships and mentor multid...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in environmental permitting for natural gas projects nationwide. Drive compliance, foster client relationships, and mentor teams while shaping industry best practices and ensuring proj...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental permitting for FERC-regulated natural gas projects. Drive strategic client relationships and oversee multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize permitting and compliance for FERC-regulated natural gas projects. Collaborate with clients from planning through operations, ensuring regulatory adherence and driving business growt...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in environmental permitting and compliance for natural gas projects nationwide. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring successful...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving strategic growth and fostering client relationships across diverse energy sector...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Deliver strategic leadership in environmental permitting for natural gas projects, guiding clients through compliance and regulatory processes while driving business growth and fostering team collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead permitting and compliance for FERC-regulated natural gas projects, guiding clients from planning to operations. Drive business growth, mentor teams, and represent the firm in industry forums to e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of environmental compliance by leading large-scale natural gas projects. Drive strategic client relationships and mentor multidisciplinary teams while ensuring regulatory excellence a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $109K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects for water and wastewater systems. Oversee teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success while collaborating with clients and stakeholder...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive safety excellence by leading SH&E initiatives across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of health and safety. Collaborate with teams to implement effective solutions a...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a SH&E Manager, leading safety initiatives across diverse projects. Drive compliance, foster a culture of safety, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure a healthy w...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower safety initiatives across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of health and safety. Collaborate with teams to drive effective solutions and enhance operational perfor...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and optimize Safety, Health & Environment initiatives across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to deliver effective solutions and dri...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize safety and health initiatives across diverse projects, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to implement effective solutions and drive performance in...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Lead the charge in managing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and mitigating risks throughout the project lifec...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Deliver impactful project management by overseeing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and managing stakeholder e...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Deliver successful project outcomes by managing scope, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering strong client...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Advance your career by overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and mitigate risks while maintaining strong client...

Orillia, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$77K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful projects on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee moderate complexity projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong cli...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful Mechanical Construction projects by managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor contracts. Collaborate with teams to ensure project profitability and adherence to safety standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by managing impactful civil engineering projects that enhance community development. Collaborate with diverse teams, lead project delivery, and drive successful client relationsh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.