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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex site design projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets while maintaining strong clie...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. As a lead project manager, you'll oversee complex projects, ensuring timely completion and financial success while mentor...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex projects by leading teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and maintaining client relationships. Drive project success through effective scope, schedule, and budget management while mento...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of land development by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate across disciplines to drive successful outcomes and foster client relat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead project management efforts for complex land development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while fostering c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Manage construction projects focused on energy efficiency and decarbonization. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to ensure timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead an automotive project, managing financials, schedules, and teams. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while fostering strong rela...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the environmental function by leading strategy and compliance initiatives. Integrate environmental goals across operations, ensuring compliance and sustainability while fostering a culture o...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $230K *

Lead project controls for transformative rail and transit initiatives. Manage cost, schedule, and resources while collaborating with a diverse team to ensure project excellence and compliance with sta...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary efforts while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client expectations. Mentor junior...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams through product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs from initiation to launch, while managing risks and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional projects from initiation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements. Drive execution, manage risks, and facilitate decision-making across te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing project teams and ensuring efficient execution from inception to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage resources, budgets, a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Transform project execution by leading HVAC and General Trades initiatives, ensuring successful completion through strategic planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining budget...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $108K *

Pioneer design excellence by managing capital expenditure projects across Eastern Canada. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and alignment with brand stand...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure projects across the U.S. as a technical and project delivery leader. Drive client relationships and project success while expanding...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the execution of power generation projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with technical and commercial standards throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal to com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental health and safety. Lead the development of EHS systems for a new facility, ensuring compliance and safety in chemical processing and construction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $241K *

Manage and lead a construction management team for water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while overseeing project execution and client relations. Drive efficiency and res...

4 weeks ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Advance your career by leading a construction management team for water/wastewater projects. Oversee project execution, manage client relations, and ensure quality and safety standards are met while d...

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $136K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental compliance for renewable energy projects. Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while maintaining environmental standar...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary construction environmental projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver impactful solutions while overseeing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive environmental solutions by applying scientific principles to analyze data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate with project teams to execute fieldwork and suppor...

Omaha, NERemote

6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by tackling federal projects, conducting analyses, and developing solutions to enhance compliance and restore natural systems. Collaborate with teams on d...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.