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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$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing environmental remediation projects from start to finish. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure timely, safe, and efficient project delivery while enhancing custo...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $110K *

Champion environmental project success by managing scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring junior staff...

Edmonton, ABRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $110K *

Transform environmental projects by managing scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring junior staff and dr...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects, ensuring collaboration across disciplines while delivering high-quality results. Engage with clients and mentor junior staff, driving project succes...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $110K *

Grow your career by managing diverse environmental projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client needs while mentoring junior staff and...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing multidisciplinary projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Collaborate with teams to drive growth and deliver su...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's leading environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance and safety while managing budgets and client relationships in the oil and gas sector. Drive innovative solutions and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Oversee and lead complex environmental projects in the oil and gas sector, ensuring strategic delivery, risk management, and client satisfaction while fostering long-term relationships and achieving f...

Today

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

$79K - $119K *

Lead the charge in executing environmental permitting projects across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects from assessment to remediation, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality solutions for federal, state, and commerci...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $242K *

Drive growth by leading client management and account teams in the aerospace and defense sectors. Leverage expertise to enhance client relationships and deliver high-quality environmental solutions wh...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $184K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key client relationships and leading high-performing account teams. Leverage expertise in environmental services to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring client satis...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead client relationships and drive business growth in aerospace and defense sectors. Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with client expectations while fostering collaboration across teams...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion environmental compliance initiatives by leading projects, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality solutions while shap...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting projects, ensuring responsible development while meeting regulatory and community expectations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure responsible development while meeting regulatory and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading environmental permitting projects that drive responsible development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client satisfaction while managin...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Shape the future of sustainable development by leading environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client sat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Build innovative energy projects by leading NEPA planning efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering impactful solutions through effective project management and collaboration with stakeh...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $135K *

Champion project management excellence across K-12, Life Sciences, and Commercial sectors, ensuring client advocacy and team collaboration while leading local and national projects to successful compl...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$92K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex College & University and Healthcare projects, advocating for clients while collaborating with diverse design teams to ensure successful project delivery and financi...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex geology and hydrogeology projects, focusing on environmental remediation. Utilize your expertise to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while dr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing industrial fabrication projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with clients and internal teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $131K *

Lead sustainability initiatives by managing projects, guiding cross-functional teams, and analyzing ESG performance to support strategic climate goals and operational excellence...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $170K *

Champion municipal infrastructure projects, enhancing water and wastewater utilities. Collaborate with clients, lead a skilled team, and drive innovative solutions from planning to execution while fos...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.