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 *

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

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at hydropower facilities by managing engineering projects, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards across New York State...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role managing engineering projects to optimize hydropower facilities. Oversee design, construction, and budgeting while ensuring compliance and enhancing operational p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of hydropower by managing engineering projects across New York. Oversee design, construction, and budget processes while ensuring compliance and optimizing facility performance. Join...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $140K *

The Environmental Site and Conveyance Project Manager is responsible for overseeing civil engineering projects related to water and wastewater treatment and conveyance. This role involves managing a t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion safety and compliance as an Environmental Health & Safety Manager, driving continuous improvement in EHS processes and fostering a culture of safety at our facility. Collaborate on initiative...

Brantford, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Lead municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving innovative solutions for water systems across California...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing hydropower facilities by managing engineering projects, ensuring design adequacy, and supporting operational staff to enhance reliability and performance across New York...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing design projects from planning to construction, ensuring compliance with stakeholder requirements and delivering high-quality results through effective coordination and over...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $165K *

Drive successful execution of complex high/medium-voltage power projects, ensuring effective program management, financial control, and safety oversight while mentoring assistant project managers for...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping environmental health and safety initiatives by managing complex consulting projects, mentoring staff, and driving client relationships to support business growth and complia...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $125K *

Lead and optimize environmental consulting projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Manage client relationships, mentor teams, and drive business growth through effective project delivery and strate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $145K *

Empower the Environmental Planning and Permitting team, leading initiatives to drive compliance, develop strategies, and foster collaboration across projects. Utilize your expertise to enhance team pe...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Manage key client projects by coordinating teams and vendors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives while maintaining strong relatio...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $170K *

Drive successful project execution by managing client projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders while maintainin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $170K *

Champion project success by managing client initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction through effective planning and coordination of teams and vendors...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee the roadway/bridge design projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and fostering client relationships. Lead business development efforts and ensure compliance with des...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing complex EV Infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and deadlines while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve hig...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing EV Infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while fostering robust stakeholder relationships and mentoring junior team members across multi-functiona...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of EV infrastructure! Oversee complex projects, ensuring quality results and stakeholder satisfaction while mentoring junior team members and driving collabora...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and manage EV infrastructure projects, ensuring successful completion while fostering relationships and mentoring junior members. Drive quality results within budget an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Take ownership of complex EV infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Lead project teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and mentor junior staff while driving high...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful EV Infrastructure projects, ensuring successful completion by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across dis...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with us to drive progress in EV infrastructure projects, ensuring successful management of complex initiatives, quality stakeholder relationships, and effective team leadership, all within...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional civil engineering projects. Lead from concept to completion, fostering client relationships and ensuring project success through strategic oversi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical 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.