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 - $100K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and maintaining effective communication. Drive success through strategic planning and execution while managin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $145K *

Drive the successful execution of heavy civil construction projects by planning, coordinating, and managing resources to meet safety, quality, and budget goals while fostering a collaborative team env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $155K *

Reimagine compliance and reliability as you harness your stack testing expertise. Lead client projects, manage resources, and develop innovative solutions to meet regulatory requirements in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $125K *

Take ownership of client projects by managing technical, financial, and administrative aspects to ensure compliance and reliability in stack testing. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality ser...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's leading transformative capital projects in energy and infrastructure. Drive environmental permitting and compliance efforts, influencing critical decisions across renewable energy a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion transformative capital projects by leading environmental permitting and compliance efforts. Engage with clients to navigate regulatory challenges, ensuring successful delivery and sustainabil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead electric distribution design programs, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage multiple projects to enhance grid reliability and efficiency while fostering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive the growth of a leading environmental practice, engaging clients and managing complex remediation projects while providing technical expertise in a multi-disciplinary environment across the NJ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career managing large-scale construction projects to ensure timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients to optimize efficiency, control costs, and foster strong relati...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead project execution, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality across all phases of capital maintenance projects. Drive collaboration among diverse teams to meet critical mile...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $230K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading major construction projects, managing multi-million-dollar contracts, and fostering client relationships to drive business growth in the PMCM sector...

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading IT initiatives across finance, maintenance, and HR systems. Oversee planning, execution, and support, ensuring alignment with best practices while managing cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Lead and oversee architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams for successfu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design projects. Lead multiple initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and effective collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

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

$88K - $105K *

Deliver exceptional project management by overseeing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships. Ensure timely completion and high-quality standards while navigating complexities in constructio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project operations, manage budgets, and foster client relationships in a thriving survey department. Lead and mentor staff while driving business development and achievi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring safety, accuracy, and budget compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to deliver impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring safety and accuracy while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment by managing EHS strategies, policies, and training initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote continuous i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform environmental challenges into sustainable solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams in large-scale projects. Ensure compliance and effective coordination with regulatory bodies while driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee the execution of complex protection & control projects, ensuring alignment with client standards and internal processes. Lead project teams, coordinate resources, and maintain stron...

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

$125K - $200K *

Transform the future of home energy efficiency by managing key rebate programs. Lead operations, client relationships, and compliance efforts while ensuring performance metrics are met. Drive impactfu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower the development of innovative transportation infrastructure projects by managing client coordination, overseeing design and engineering processes, and ensuring project scope, schedule, and bud...

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  •   11 - 15 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.