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.
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.
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.
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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Join a team that's driving advanced Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare projects. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering systems engineering solutions while ensuring operatio...
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Join our team to lead critical systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness of advanced Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare capabilities. Drive collaboratio...
6 days ago
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Engage in impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams to execute multi-domain training initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a collaborative enviro...
1 week ago
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Join a team that's shaping the future of solar projects through innovative design and management. Leverage your expertise to oversee complex engineering tasks and drive team growth while ensuring proj...
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Champion complex engineering design and project management, driving successful project delivery while fostering team growth and client relationships. Engage in business development and oversee project...
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Join us to manage and deliver complex civil engineering solar projects, while leading a team and driving business development. Your expertise will ensure on-time, profitable project execution and fost...
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Manage and oversee complex engineering projects to drive effective design delivery, client engagement, and team growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project com...
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$88K - $105K *
Inspire the future of engineering as you manage complex projects, mentor your team, and drive business development. Oversee all phases from design to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while...
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Service Line Leader - Environmental Restoration & Health
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Advance environmental restoration initiatives for federal clients by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Transmission Projects
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Join a team that's dedicated to leading Transmission projects, managing budgets, and ensuring timely execution. You'll coordinate resources, support capital maintenance, and drive project success whil...
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Transform site safety and compliance by leading EHSS initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all operations...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage field services operations, ensuring compliance, financial performance, and safety. Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and client satisfaction while leading a team to achieve operational exc...
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Environmental Specialist - Liability Assessment
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate and manage environmental liabilities, ensuring compliance and financial integrity across diverse projects. Collaborate with specialists to deliver actionable insights t...
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$80K - $110K *
Elevate project outcomes by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery. Foster client relationships and ensure project excellence while managing schedules, budgets, and quality standards...
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Transform project delivery by leading teams through all phases of architectural design and execution. Build strong client relationships while ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and financial perfor...
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Join a dynamic team to manage multiple early childhood education projects nationwide. Oversee project scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction and efficient execution. Collabor...
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Join a team that's delivering innovative capital projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Oversee project execution, collaborate with specialists, and ensure projects meet safety, quality...
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Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing solar project management, from planning and budgeting to risk management and permitting. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project success while fos...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Strategic Operations, College of Engineering
$65K - $94K *
Unlock your potential by leading strategic projects that enhance operational effectiveness and drive organizational performance across diverse teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovat...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Strategic Operations, College of Engineering
$65K - $94K *
Drive operational excellence by managing strategic projects that enhance processes, service delivery, and organizational performance across the College. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to...
3 weeks ago
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Shape the future of AI at our organization by leading a dynamic team to develop and implement innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with business leaders to transform opportunities into impactful appli...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager - FIFO (EPCM/Gold Project)
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Join our dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading gold mineral processing projects. Drive project delivery, enhance team capabilities, and foster client relationships while ensuring quality a...
5 days ago
$120K - $180K *
Transform project outcomes by leading a dynamic team, managing timelines, budgets, and client relations to ensure successful project delivery in high-end commercial contracting environments...
6 days ago
Senior Project Manager (Facilities)
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Manage complex capital improvement and construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to support the educational mis...
4 weeks ago
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Transform project management by leading multiple medium to large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while interacting with vendors and stakeholders effectively across MD, VA...
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What does an environmental project manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.