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 - $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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $100K *

Oversee the opening and daily operations of a new Visitor Center, enhancing community engagement and education through innovative programs and resource management while ensuring alignment with conserv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community engagement through the management of a world-class Visitor Center. Oversee operations, staff, and programs while ensuring alignment with conservatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead complex water treatment projects by guiding a skilled team from initiation to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule while managing client and vendor expectati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading a team in delivering complex water treatment solutions. Oversee all phases from design to installation, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex water treatment projects. As a Project Manager, you'll guide a skilled team, ensuring project success from initiation to completion while maintaining quality...

Oakville, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational efficiency by managing projects and compliance initiatives across multiple hydro power sites. Collaborate with teams to develop procedures, streamline maintenance, and ensure adher...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $171K *

Manage environmental compliance projects, overseeing air permitting, wastewater evaluations, and multi-media audits while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients to drive effective environmen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Empower the future of environmental compliance by managing complex projects and teams. Oversee permitting strategies and regulatory submissions, while driving business development and ensuring multi-d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Deliver exceptional project management by leading teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring timely completion of large-scale construction projects while fostering a culture of safety and inclusion...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $185K *

Lead project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder communication. Drive team development, manage risks, and foster relationships to exceed project goals while maintaining a cult...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $185K *

Lead project management efforts by developing plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery of large-scale construction projects while fostering a culture of safety and inclusion...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $170K *

Transform environmental data management by designing and overseeing robust database systems, ensuring quality processes, and delivering actionable insights for multidisciplinary projects in environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $170K *

Engineer robust environmental data systems and workflows, ensuring quality and accessibility for multidisciplinary projects. Leverage expertise in chemistry and database management to deliver decision...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $178K *

Unlock your potential by managing environmental data systems and workflows. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for impactful environmental projects. Dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $178K *

Partner with us to manage and enhance environmental data systems, ensuring quality and accessibility for multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise in database management and environmental sc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $90K *

Drive the successful delivery of diverse capital and improvement projects across commercial properties, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and quality standards while collaborating with stakehold...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative projects, ensuring profitability and compliance while fostering collaboration across teams. Drive project execution with a focus on safety, quality, and custom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, coordinating orders, and ensuring seamless communication between customers and shop personnel. Drive efficiency in equipment training and documentation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee K-12 and Higher Ed construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage project lifecycles from pre-construction...

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

$86K - $128K *

Shape the future of electrical service management by overseeing all aspects of project execution, from scoping and estimating to scheduling and customer relations, while driving growth and ensuring co...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and deliver multi-discipline projects, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders. Utilize project management methodologies to drive results within scope, schedule, and budget while foste...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

Drive impactful environmental solutions as a leader in site assessment & remediation. Oversee a skilled team, foster client relationships, and shape strategic direction while ensuring project success...

Nanaimo, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.