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 *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for diverse client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading complex environmental projects, mentoring staff, and fostering client relationships in a dynamic natural resources practice across the Southeast. Drive strategic growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through all project phases while managing client relationships and ensuring quality outcomes acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through to proj...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through execution, while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Utilize your project management expertise to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and overs...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage diverse water and wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery phases while fostering client relationships and ensuring pr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project lifecycles, and strengthen client relationships while delivering impactful civil i...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $140K *

Elevate your career by leading industrial electrical engineering projects focused on power and automation. Drive project success through effective planning, resource management, and stakeholder alignm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Inspire change by leading complex remediation projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with clients and regulators to achieve successful project outcomes while mentoring junior staff and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead healthcare projects in Nashville, overseeing planning, design, and construction. Drive operational readiness and build strong local relationships while ensuring project suc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Oversee technical teams, maintain client relationships, and drive project success across Virginia's regulat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead project teams in delivering energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor junior staf...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead and manage diverse energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with budget, schedule, and safety standards while fostering teamwork and stakeholder relationships...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading environmental construction projects. Oversee decommissioning, remediation, and cleaning efforts while managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Lead and manage environmental construction projects, ensuring successful execution from start to finish. Oversee budgets, schedules, and client relationships while enforcing safety and compliance stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $130K *

Lead projects from inception to closeout, ensuring compliance and safety while communicating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and teams to achieve objectives within budget...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse transportation projects, overseeing budgets, scheduling, and client relationships while providing mentorship. This role is crucial in delivering technical leadershi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Help us shape the future of transportation projects as an Associate Project Manager, providing technical and client management leadership for diverse projects, while fostering collaboration and excell...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective communication across all stakeholders while driving project success from inception to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Manage environmental engineering projects, lead field investigations, and oversee junior staff. Collaborate with clients to restore properties while ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $133K *

Optimize environmental projects by managing proposals, conducting analysis, and overseeing field investigations. Collaborate with teams to restore environments and enhance productivity. Lead junior st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing impactful environmental projects, leading a diverse team, and enhancing local ecosystems. Your expertise will drive successful project outcomes while fostering...

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  •   8 - 10 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.