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 *

Manage and oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Leverage leadership and organizational skills to drive project success and suppor...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the construction management team as the Owner's Representative for a major airport terminal project, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety throughout all phases of construction and closeout...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive success in complex utility projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and safety while delivering on time and within budget. Collaborate with top professionals in a dynamic en...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead high-impact projects by managing on-site execution, fostering client relationships, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and profitability standards across Arizona...

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

$88K - $105K *

Deliver impactful project management for large-scale electrical projects. Lead multi-discipline teams, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring others and fostering client rel...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $163K *

Transform project delivery by leading strategies and managing resources to ensure timely, safe, and budget-friendly execution while fostering client satisfaction and team collaboration throughout all...

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform projects by leading extensive EPC initiatives, ensuring seamless execution from planning to commissioning, while managing risks, schedules, and stakeholder relationships globally for natural...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive the successful execution of power generation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage timelines, budgets, and customer communications, ensuring project goals are met efficie...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading impactful land development projects while driving innovative design, permitting, and client development efforts for diverse clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Grow your career by leading client projects in stack testing. Utilize your technical expertise and collaborative skills to ensure compliance and reliability while managing budgets, timelines, and team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a prestigious museum project, managing planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation of exhibits. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional cultural experiences...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team managing complex engineering projects in environmental restoration and land development. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and deliver innovative s...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leading interdisciplinary teams in facility and pipeline design. Drive project execution, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication while ensuring qualit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance water, stormwater, and wastewater systems acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing construction activities for facility upgrades in a dynamic nuclear environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safe, efficient execution of projects while maint...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading high-impact transportation drainage initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving innovative solutions from concept to completion while ensuring compliance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead land development projects by managing design, planning, and execution. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions for residential, commercial, and recreational facilities while ensuri...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by managing complex initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with contracts, schedules, and budgets while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to de...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse land development projects, guiding a skilled team while ensuring technical accuracy and client satisfaction. Collaborate with agencies and mentor junior staff to sh...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse land development projects, guiding a skilled team while ensuring technical accuracy and effective communication with clients and agencies. Drive project success thr...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $165K *

Shape the future of technical project management by leading diverse teams to successfully execute complex projects across sectors such as Healthcare and Industrial while ensuring budget, schedule, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $153K *

Drive a culture of safety and compliance as you manage EHS and facilities operations, ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing site security and maintenance. Lead teams to foster a safe, effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join us to lead architectural projects, driving design and execution with a skilled team. Utilize your expertise in architecture and project management to ensure client satisfaction while meeting dead...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional architecture solutions. Lead innovative design projects, manage client relationships, and oversee construction while ensuring timely delivery and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Champion the design and management of complex building projects, ensuring client goals are met through effective communication and leadership within a collaborative team, while optimizing timelines an...

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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.