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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$119K - $202K *

Transform environmental project management by leading compliance and permitting efforts across Texas and surrounding states. Drive growth, mentor teams, and deliver innovative solutions for infrastruc...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead project execution and profitability for ultrasonic cleaning initiatives, ensuring safety compliance and effective communication with clients. Manage a team, oversee financial documentation, and d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Contribute to project success by managing multiple crews, ensuring safety and compliance while promoting operational efficiencies and maintaining positive client relationships in industrial cleaning s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Oversee and coordinate pigging operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing crew and equipment. Serve as the primary liaison between clients and field teams, maintaining high standards fo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform safety culture by coaching teams and ensuring compliance. Leverage hands-on expertise in field observations to enhance project safety. Collaborate with co-workers, promote corrective actions...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to lead emergency management projects, ensuring effective planning and execution. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and develop critical emergency operations plans while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $195K *

Lead and oversee solid waste engineering projects, ensuring quality execution and compliance. Collaborate with clients and teams to expand service capabilities while fostering mentorship and growth wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse distribution projects, ensuring client satisfaction, quality delivery, and comprehensive oversight of scope, schedule, and budget while fostering long-term partners...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by leading diverse residential and commercial projects, mentoring a dynamic team, and driving innovation within land development. This hybrid role embodies collaboration and cli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $179K *

Engage with a dynamic team to manage complex engineering projects, ensuring quality execution, budget adherence, and schedule management while driving innovation and maintaining technical expertise ac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse restoration projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality standards. Manage teams, budgets, and client relationships while driving operational excellence in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $120K *

Oversee and manage residential and commercial restoration projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and high-quality standards while leading teams and coordinating with stakeholders thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K *

Transform your career by leading electrical capital projects from concept to commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards while d...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing technology infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless execution of network refreshes and hardware deployments while coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining stak...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion large-scale civil infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with standards. Lead project teams, manage client relationships, and drive operational ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing EPC projects for Substation initiatives, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering team collaboration and effective communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in expanding our water/wastewater engineering practice through strategic planning, innovation, and team development. Shape market presence and deliver excellence in project management...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the water/wastewater engineering landscape by leading strategic initiatives, fostering team growth, and enhancing service delivery. Drive innovation and collaboration to elevate market prese...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our water/wastewater engineering practice by leading strategic initiatives, fostering team growth, and driving innovation. This role offers the chance to shape market presence and enhance tech...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Lead transformative water/wastewater projects, enhancing market presence and strategic planning. Collaborate with teams to ensure design excellence and propel business initiatives in a high-impact rol...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the water/wastewater engineering landscape by leading strategic initiatives, fostering team growth, and driving innovation to enhance market presence and technical excellence in a dynamic en...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $154K *

Lead the future of surveying by managing projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring technical excellence. Drive growth and innovation while overseeing project lifecycles and expanding client relationship...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective client interaction, project execution, and team leadership. Collaborate with stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale electrical projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving team performance to achieve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $120K *

Lead strategic safety initiatives at the facility, focusing on risk reduction, employee engagement, and continuous improvement in safety training and compliance to achieve organizational safety object...

4 days ago

  •   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.