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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$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams across the Midwest. Lead initiatives in waste handling and transportatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion complex waste management projects by overseeing loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety and compliance while managing customer relationships and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure safety compliance, and engage with customers while overseeing transportation and dis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee all phases of power infrastructure projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and leading project teams to success...

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

$85K - $100K *

Champion project success by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget, while fostering strong client relationships and supporting team dev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project execution, and foster client relationships while ensuring technical excellenc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex water/wastewater projects, managing design teams, and driving business development. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $124K *

Unlock your potential as an expert in environmental permitting, guiding complex energy projects to success while ensuring compliance with regulations. Your strategic insights will shape sustainable in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful project execution by leading technical planning and customer engagement. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional service throughout the project lifec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Manage the Mechanical Engineering group, driving project success through effective resource allocation, supervision of staff, and quality assurance processes, while ensuring client satisfaction and fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage the Mechanical Engineering group, overseeing project execution, resource allocation, and client communication while ensuring high-quality standards, staff development, and departmental performa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $162K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workplace safety and environmental standards by managing a dedicated EHS team. Drive the development and implementation of robust safety programs, ensuring compliance and...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful project outcomes by leading complex infrastructure and aviation projects. Oversee planning, execution, and delivery while managing scope, budget, and stakeholder coordination to ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform project delivery by leading capital and operating projects at JFK. Manage all phases from initiation to close-out, ensuring alignment with client goals and stakeholder interests while naviga...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver speciali...

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

$145K - $185K *

Join our team to lead complex heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver spec...

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

$145K - $185K *

Grow your career with a leading specialty contractor managing complex heavy civil projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving project succ...

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

$161K - $223K *

Contribute to impactful energy projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing high voltage substation designs, and enhancing engineering standards to drive efficiency and elevate project succes...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing engineering solutions in mining. The role encompasses project management, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, driving innovative approa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Pioneer innovative pipeline projects by leading multi-discipline teams, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence from inception to completion while fostering client relationships and managing pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex environmental remediation projects by managing multi-disciplinary teams, driving regulatory compliance, and ensuring project quality and financial performance in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Utilize your technical expertise to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Drive client satisfaction and project success from inception to completion...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in wastewater treatment projects by managing construction teams, financial performance, and all project phases to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction...

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

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.