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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of engineering design by leading project management, fostering client relationships, mentoring a dedicated team, and ensuring seamless project delivery while driving business developm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing execution from inception to closure. Lead diverse teams, ensure compliance, and deliver on-time, within budget, while upholding safety and quality standards. Play a v...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$103K - $130K *

Elevate progress at the intersection of public-sector consulting and program management. Lead complex projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing scope, budget, and multidiscipli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $130K *

Lead complex public-sector consulting projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across multidisciplinary teams and initiatives...

Alabama, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead project delivery from initiation to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Manage resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations while driving continuous improvem...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing environmental remediation initiatives in remote Arctic regions. Oversee project performance, foster client relationships, and ensure quality results while adhering...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform environmental remediation operations by leading a dynamic team, driving program performance, and ensuring client satisfaction while fostering innovation and collaboration across multiple pro...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion environmental remediation initiatives by leading a dynamic team, driving project performance, and enhancing client satisfaction across major programs while fostering growth and innovation in...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading Environmental Remediation operations, driving program performance, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance project delivery and...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful Environmental Remediation operations, ensuring project success and client satisfaction while leading a diverse team and enhancing business performance across multiple programs on the W...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Lead and manage diverse environmental projects across the US, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships to achieve project goals...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory adherence and promote environmenta...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate community infrastructure by leading complex projects, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions o...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, managing diverse teams and client relationships. Leverage your expertise in site development and project management to enhance community infrastructure and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering projects. Manage diverse site development initiatives, oversee project delivery, and collaborate with clients and teams to drive innovation a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing diverse civil engineering projects, including site development and municipal utilities. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentori...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and collaborating across disciplines to drive innovation...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex FERC-regulated projects, providing strategic guidance and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental permits and documents while fostering client relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead complex engineering projects, coordinating teams and ensuring successful execution while fostering client relationships and driving innovative solutions in land development...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive project excellence by managing multiple workstreams in a major pipeline expansion program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes and support governance activities while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial and retail projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading commercial, retail, and grocery developments from concept to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, cost-effective execution while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Drive the successful delivery of commercial and retail projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and quality standards from concept to completion...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead commercial, retail, and grocery projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality delivery through effective project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality commercial, retail, and grocery projects. Manage all phases from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client goals and indus...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.