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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$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful public works projects by leading a dynamic team in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, ensuring successful project execution for local governments and stakeholders while fostering caree...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, driving successful public works projects. Collaborate with management and technical experts to enhance water resources initiatives, ensuring effective executi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, driving successful public works projects. Collaborate with management and technical experts to enhance water resources and flood mitigation strategies, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, driving impactful public works projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance water resources and flood mitigation strategies, ensuring successful proj...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $169K *

Drive successful transportation projects by leading multidisciplinary teams through preconstruction phases, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fostering client relationships and op...

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

$140K - $170K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing engineering and project management initiatives. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure project success across multiple sites while fostering a cultu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion project management excellence by leading capital investment projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading complex wastewater projects while mentoring junior engineers and managing client relations. Drive business development and enhance AECOM's successful portfolio in the...

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading complex engineering projects, driving innovation, and building strong client relationships. Utilize your expertise to mentor teams and enhance organizational capabilitie...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $126K *

Manage technology projects of low to medium complexity, ensuring successful delivery by coordinating with stakeholders, managing budgets, and mitigating risks while adhering to established methodologi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform aerospace manufacturing by leading complex construction projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-qua...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Environmental Scientist, leading diverse projects across transportation, water, and power sectors. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful environmental solutions...

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

$90K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful environmental projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to analyze data, prepare permits, and ensure compliance while managing...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $135K *

Shape environmental projects by integrating scientific expertise and project management skills. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions across various sectors, ensuring...

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

$85K - $125K *

Lead the charge in executing mechanical construction projects, focusing on planning, collaboration, and financial management to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery while fostering a high-perfo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $103K *

Lead the charge in implementing EHS programs for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance and safety from development through operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a pro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex design projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective communication, budgeting, and team leadership. Drive quality and profitability...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead project management efforts for complex design initiatives, ensuring alignment with client goals and firm objectives. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results while maintaini...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex multidisciplinary projects in architecture and engineering, ensuring client satisfaction and project performance through strategic management of scope, budget, schedule, and resources. Fo...

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

$145K - $170K *

Empower communities by leading complex development projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to environmental excellence, leading compliance for airport projects. Oversee assessments, manage permits, and ensure adherence to regulations while integrating sustainabi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $171K *

Lead your career with a pivotal role in managing complex environmental projects, ensuring compliance across multiple media, and driving innovative strategies while mentoring a dynamic team in a collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Unlock potential by leading complex environmental projects, managing permitting and compliance strategies, and guiding a team of experts. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure regulatory adherence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Lead complex environmental engineering projects, managing permitting and compliance across multiple media. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction while expanding busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Reimagine environmental compliance as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing complex projects, managing permitting strategies, and leading a dynamic team to ensure regulatory adherence and client satisf...

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  •   8 - 10 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.