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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$86K - $98K *

Shape innovative construction processes by leading steel project management from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction while ensuring qual...

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

$86K - $98K *

Join a team that's redefining construction by supporting steel projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance efficiency and innovate processes in a dynamic, em...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects from start to finish. As a key player, you'll manage scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of project execution from initiation to closeout, ensuring accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive successful and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving project success through full lifecycle management, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence while fostering strong customer relationships and cross-functional collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing full lifecycle project execution, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence while fostering strong customer relationships and cross-functional collaboration for succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing full project lifecycles, ensuring successful execution through effective coordination, negotiation, and communication across teams while maintaining customer satisfaction a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing project objectives and budgets. Oversee client relationships and ensure safety while driving project success through effective planning and collaboration with...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform project execution by leading diverse teams in managing construction initiatives. Oversee schedules, budgets, and compliance, ensuring operational success through effective communication and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Lead environmental permitting and compliance for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies, manage client relationships, and ensure regulatory adh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage diverse land development projects, leading teams to deliver high-quality civil engineering solutions while ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and effective communication with stakeholders...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $151K *

Transform technology operations by leading financial management, procurement, vendor oversight, and asset governance. Drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence to enhance technology i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $151K *

Transform technology operations by leading financial management, procurement, vendor oversight, and asset management. Drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence to enhance service deli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K *

Champion our remediation initiatives by leading complex projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving customer satisfaction across environmental services. Your expertise will enhance operati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K *

Oversee large-scale remediation projects, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive growth in environmental services. Ensure project profitability and safety while ma...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K *

Join a team dedicated to executing large-scale remediation and environmental projects. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance customer satisfaction and drive growth in remediation, waste ma...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $180K *

Join a team that's implementing complex, multi-year projects through the Project Management Office (PMO), overseeing project life cycles to ensure optimal performance and stakeholder satisfaction in c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the water division, overseeing costs, scheduling, and team development while ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the project li...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's focused on innovative electrical engineering solutions. As a key leader, you’ll drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring excellence in design, compliance, and communicati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $125K *

Optimize project execution by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards. Engage stakeholders to meet customer demands while driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufactur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to high-profile architectural projects, engaging in planning, design, and documentation. You'll lead project development, ensure compliance, and promote team collaboration to deliver outsta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations and operational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management, leading diverse teams in the water division. Oversee project lifecycles, enhance client relationships, and ensure quality and safety standar...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the coordination of facility services, ensuring high-quality performance, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution of projects while managing staff and subcontractors to meet client expectatio...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the future of facilities management by leading a statewide program, ensuring operational excellence across diverse properties while driving performance, compliance, and tenant satisfaction thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.