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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex civil engineering projects, driving business development, and mentoring a dynamic team. Bring your expertise in project management to enhance client relations and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of power delivery by managing complex engineering design projects, mentoring staff, and driving business growth while ensuring profitability and client satisfaction...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional HVAC project management. Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring safety compliance, document control, and financial management while fosteri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $122K *

Lead the charge in project coordination and financial management for sustainability initiatives, ensuring effective budget development and cost forecasting across various capital improvement projects...

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing small to medium CapEx and OpEx projects, ensuring effective execution from feasibility to completion while maintaining safety, quality, and budget control. Collaborate with...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $170K *

Champion the execution of renewable energy projects while leading and developing a high-performing team. Manage planning, financial performance, and timelines to optimize revenue and ensure customer s...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$161K - $191K *

Unlock potential by leading a growth-driven team in environmental consulting. Drive business development and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse projects across various sectors. Make y...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Manage onsite operations for a commercial construction project, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead subcontractors, coordinate schedules, and maintain compliance while fostering a positive...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality multi-family construction projects. Lead onsite operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety and efficiency while fostering a collaborat...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of project leadership and oversight, ensuring effective operations, resource coordination, and customer engagement while monitoring performance and quality for a Navy program...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Lead and manage successful construction projects. Deliver on scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with HSE policies. Drive team performance and maintain client satisfaction from plann...

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion the execution of a complex SCIF retrofit project in a secure government facility, leading project management efforts to ensure scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements are me...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful capital projects in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. Lead multiple initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring efficiency, safety, and stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead diverse capital projects in the electric utility sector, ensuring safe execution and adherence to corporate policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $125K *

Lead project management initiatives, ensuring successful delivery of complex mineral processing projects while fostering team collaboration and client satisfaction in diverse environments...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting safety. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to deliver effective wa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Power Generation projects, overseeing design teams and ensuring optimal client service, quality, and financial performance across multiple disciplines and locations...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead transformative transportation projects, managing teams and budgets while fostering client relationships. Shape Hawai'i's infrastructure and ensure project success from concept to compl...

6 days ago

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

$114K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading impactful water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing client relationships. Drive project success from concept to construction while shaping the future...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, driving project success through effective management of deliverables, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance quality...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading our Environmental Remediation & Emergency Response department. Drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and foster client relationships while ensuring safety and co...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $118K *

Deliver exceptional project management expertise to oversee diverse architectural projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with multidiscipli...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of large-scale industrial projects by leading execution from pre-construction to commissioning. Drive a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance across...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading complex ecological and infrastructure initiatives. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration, manage risks, and influence policy while mentoring teams to achieve excell...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career by leading high-stakes industrial projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and project success while managing ti...

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.