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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$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse design and construction projects, ensuring compliance with NYC codes while enhancing community centers for older adults. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver ti...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Champion construction safety initiatives by overseeing compliance, conducting audits, and enhancing project delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety standards are met and continuously improve...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Manage and coordinate construction projects across multiple stages, ensuring compliance with design and budget objectives. Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders, leveraging technical resources...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the planning and coordination of diverse construction projects across NYC. As a Project Manager, you'll ensure adherence to design and budget while collaborating with contractors and stakeholders...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing construction safety programs, ensuring compliance and effective project delivery. Conduct audits, evaluate contractor performance, and prepare reports to support continuou...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $102K *

Provide your expertise to manage and coordinate construction projects across NYC. Oversee all phases from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while liaising with contra...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by managing diverse construction projects across NYC. Oversee planning, coordination, and execution while ensuring compliance with design and budget objectives. Collaborate with st...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by overseeing civil/site development projects from planning to close-out. Ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while leading diverse teams and maintaining high-quality standards...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading civil/site development from planning to close-out. Ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while coordinating teams and managing client relations for success...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Empower construction safety initiatives by managing programs, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance project delivery and regulatory adherence, playing a vital r...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful projects by managing small to medium scale EPC initiatives, ensuring successful execution across engineering, procurement, and construction phases while leading multi-discipline teams...

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective communication among stakeholders. Drive preconstruction efforts and oversee execution to meet project goal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of impactful projects by leading agile teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Drive project success through effective management pra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

Champion project management excellence by leading diverse teams in environmental and permitting initiatives. Drive business development while ensuring compliance and fostering strong client relationsh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $114K *

Empower teams to deliver cutting-edge microgrid control solutions for data centers. Lead complex projects end-to-end, engage senior stakeholders, and shape project outcomes while overseeing multiple s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing procurement activities for industrial construction projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. Collaborate with teams to optimize supply chain performance...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects for USSPACECOM, acting as a key liaison between military and engineering teams to ensure mission success through effective planning, execution...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $127K *

Pioneer project success by leading preconstruction efforts, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive project execution from inception to completion while mentoring teams...

2 weeks ago

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

$113K - $127K *

Champion project success by leading preconstruction efforts, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive execution from planning to completion, ensuring financial health and...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading preconstruction efforts and managing project execution. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee budgets, and ensure successful project delivery while fostering strong re...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading the Project Management Office, developing methodologies, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure engineering projects meet organizational goals and quali...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Help us build a high-performing team in Power & Automation, managing projects and mentoring staff to achieve organizational goals while fostering client relationships and driving business development...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of wealth management by leading complex projects, managing multi-stakeholder interactions, and ensuring successful delivery through structured methodologies and governance oversight...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $176K *

Lead complex water resources projects, integrating technical and commercial strategies while guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, execution, and client engagement to ensure successful del...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.