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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$127K - $171K *

Engage as the primary environmental authority for a manufacturing site, overseeing compliance from pre-construction to operational readiness. Collaborate across teams to champion environmental respons...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing utility-scale energy storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, maintain project documentation, and drive successful outcomes...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Develop and manage high-value facility projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. Oversee multiple construction phases, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain project tim...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Elevate project management by overseeing facility infrastructure improvements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating multiple construction projects from initiation to completion while...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value facility projects, overseeing construction lifecycle phases, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver successful outco...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Transform the museum experience by managing a high-profile exhibit project. Collaborate with a dynamic team to oversee planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation, ensuring excellence in cultural pro...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $184K *

Join us to manage complex power projects across disciplines, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee budgets, and enhance customer relationships w...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $184K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power projects across various disciplines, ensuring successful delivery while enhancing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives. Collab...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $184K *

Transform complex power projects across disciplines by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and enhancing client relationships to ensure successful delivery and repeat business...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $184K *

Manage complex power projects across disciplines, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee budgets, proposals, and stakeholder engagement while e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $150K *

Drive cross-functional coordination and governance for engineering programs, enhancing visibility and resource planning. Lead execution of new product introductions and custom engineering initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of water resources by managing projects from feasibility to design. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure quality and timely delivery of innovative water and wastewater sol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage water resources projects, ensuring compliance and quality while fostering team development. Engage with clients and oversee project financials, contributing to national initiatives in...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance, financial performance, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and wit...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $145K *

Drive impactful land engineering projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and delivering innovative site/civil solutions that enhance community resilience and suppor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $210K *

Drive impactful municipal water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication, technical expertise, and strategic project ma...

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

$91K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management, overseeing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement. Drive project success through risk assessment, resource planning, and client rela...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-performing PMO for a $2B+ water/wastewater capital program. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster client relationships while managing complex infrastructure projects f...

4 weeks ago

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

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in managing complex industrial construction projects, ensuring strategic planning, resource allocation, budget control, and client satisfaction while mentoring project teams and drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Senior Project Manager, leading civil engineering projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and managing project teams to...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage in impactful project management, leading civil engineering teams to deliver quality designs, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and driving profitabilit...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental compliance projects and mentoring a dynamic team. Drive business growth while shaping strategic direction in a role that blends technical expertise with leade...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $195K *

Lead critical recovery and rebuild projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and stakeholder needs while coordinating with various agencies and contractors in a fas...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower effective project management by coordinating large client projects from RFQ to installation. Ensure alignment with PMO standards, driving accountability and facilitating communication across t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Champion project success by leading project controls for capital projects. Leverage your expertise in cost management, scheduling, and stakeholder collaboration to drive efficiency and achieve project...

2 weeks ago

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

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.