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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$101K - $152K *

Transform your career by managing complex customer projects from initiation to closeout. Leverage your expertise in project management, compliance, and customer relations to ensure successful delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance while fostering communication and collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading hazardous materials projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating on innovative civil and environmental solutions across Western Canada. Join a dynamic environment focuse...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse water/wastewater projects from planning to construction. Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while fostering client relati...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic utility environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering Power Delivery projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and qual...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while driving compliance and safety...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving impactful Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional results...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead Power Delivery projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. Drive project performance, manage budgets, and maintain client satis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery in Power Delivery management, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in electric transmission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale projects, ensuring successful execution and financial outcomes while mentoring on-site teams and fostering client relationships. Drive strategic initiatives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $195K *

Champion growth by leading complex commercial operations projects, driving sales transformation initiatives, and collaborating across global teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and achieve s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $170K *

Unlock project success by leading the electrical scope of a major fuel storage upgrade. Oversee execution, manage costs, and ensure quality documentation while driving team performance and client sati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading high-stakes projects from scope development to delivery. Manage budgets and client relationships, ensuring quality results on complex contracts, while guiding and ment...

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing impactful water and wastewater projects. Lead client relationships, ensure project quality, and drive profitability while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver i...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage and oversee civil construction projects, ensuring successful execution through collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to budgets, and compliance with safety standards. Drive proje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the successful execution of civil construction projects by overseeing cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with project requirements while fostering collabor...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Transform civil land construction projects by leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Drive project success from initiation to closure while fostering str...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive project success, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency while managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $225K *

Lead and innovate environmental engineering strategies, overseeing complex remediation projects while managing a dynamic team of professionals and ensuring compliance with federal regulations in a col...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Drive environmental engineering excellence by leading remediation projects and teams. Provide strategic oversight on complex designs, ensuring compliance with regulations while advising on risk and mi...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex water treatment projects by guiding a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while effectively communicating with stakeholders and managing e...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading complex remediation projects and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and execut...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Pioneer environmental engineering excellence by leading complex remediation projects. Drive strategic solutions while nurturing a talented team to achieve compliance with federal regulations. Your exp...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 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.