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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Lead the charge in managing civil engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy, client satisfaction, and financial performance while mentoring junior staff and overseeing project design teams to...

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

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Lead the charge in managing civil engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy, client satisfaction, and financial performance while mentoring junior staff and overseeing project design teams to...

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

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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. As a Project Manager, you'll lead project design teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project profitability...

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

$128K - $205K *

Elevate client relationships and drive project success as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing civil engineering projects from inception to completion while leading teams and developing strategic mark...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Empower project success by managing earthwork construction initiatives, ensuring compliance and efficiency from planning to execution. Drive collaborative safety practices and foster relationships to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Transform project execution by leading earthwork and remediation efforts, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering results within budget and on schedule. Expand your skills through mentorship a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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

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

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

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Lead the charge in managing commercial construction projects, ensuring operational excellence and financial performance from kickoff to completion. Balance customer expectations, labor efficiency, and...

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

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Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing commercial construction projects. Manage financial performance, optimize schedules, and ensure operational excellence while balancing customer expec...

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

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

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Shape the future of commercial construction by leading project operations, ensuring financial success, and optimizing resources. Drive efficiency and profitability while managing multiple projects fro...

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

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Drive operational excellence by managing commercial construction projects from kickoff to completion, ensuring financial performance, resource allocation, and scheduling efficiency while balancing cus...

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

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

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

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Transform project delivery by leading initiatives from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance while fostering strong client relationships and team collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Advance your career by leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive successful outcomes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Empower safety excellence in high-stakes construction environments. Lead EHS operations, mentor teams, and ensure compliance across multiple data center projects nationwide. Drive a proactive safety c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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.