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.
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.
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.
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.
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing heavy civil construction projects, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining quality standards. Drive project success through effective communica...
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$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and safety on construction sites. Collaborate with teams to drive progre...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver exceptional project leadership for complex manufacturing programs. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction and compl...
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Solid Waste - Senior Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of waste management by leading engineering projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to drive project success from design to co...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead and mentor a dynamic estimating team, ensuring accurate project cost assessments and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality proposals...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects
$150K - $175K *
Drive capital improvement projects across a national student housing portfolio, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Lead project teams, manage scopes, and deliver high-impact r...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
$80K - $95K *
Champion innovative interior design projects, ensuring seamless delivery from concept to construction. Lead and mentor teams, manage budgets, and serve as the primary client contact to drive project s...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative interior design projects from concept to completion, overseeing all phases and ensuring successful client engagement while managing project teams and budgets e...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Regional Environmental Manager , Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP)
$121K - $163K *
Drive environmental excellence across multiple sites by ensuring compliance with regulations, fostering sustainability initiatives, and supporting operational growth through strategic partnerships and...
6 days ago
Project Manager-Ecological Risk Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading ecological risk assessments and mentoring junior staff. Drive impactful evaluations across diverse projects while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Data Center
$110K - $130K *
Langan is seeking a Senior Site/Civil Project Manager specializing in Data Centers and Critical Facilities to lead design, permitting, and client management efforts for land development projects. This...
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Senior Project Manager - Data Center
$110K - $130K *
Drive exceptional land development projects in data centers. Lead multi-discipline teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project execution from concept through completion, empoweri...
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$100K - $137K *
Drive environmental excellence by leading compliance programs in a manufacturing facility. Oversee air and water regulations, waste management, and emergency preparedness while fostering continuous im...
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Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex energy projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, guiding clients through regulatory challenges, and ensuring successful project delivery across the oil, gas, and renewable sectors...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Project Manager
$101K - $112K *
Join us to lead and manage complex electrical projects from inception to completion. This role requires strong leadership, extensive project management experience, and a deep understanding of electric...
4 weeks ago
Project Management Technical Director - Northern/Central California
$132K - $174K *
Join us to lead and enhance complex environmental consulting projects, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in project delivery...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer large-scale Mechanical Construction projects, leading teams and managing budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while maintaining strong relationships with subcontrac...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's committed to driving project success through leadership, communication, and collaboration. You'll manage cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring customer s...
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Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cultural resources management in Northern California. Lead diverse archaeological projects, manage client relationships, and drive business development while e...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion project execution by overseeing safety, quality, and budget to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relationships through effective team leadership and communication...
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$103K - $124K *
Lead the end-to-end management of renewable energy repowering projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners while maintaining safety, b...
5 days ago
$100K - $150K *
Engage in comprehensive project management by overseeing team performance, fostering stakeholder relationships, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring safety while leading impactful project meetings and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Program Manager, Construction Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading utility-scale power projects, managing complex engineering and procurement activities. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance with r...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead the technical and administrative management of construction projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications, budget, and schedule while collaborating with clients, subcontractors, and team...
4 weeks ago
$105K - $145K *
Transform the future of heavy civil construction by leading project planning and execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering a culture of trust an...
3 weeks ago
What does an environmental project manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.