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 - $160K *

Drive excellence in project management for major MTO infrastructure projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams to ensure...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing capital investments from inception to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while mentoring teams and dri...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful electrical design initiatives by applying expertise in project management and coordination, ensuring compliance with industry standards for healthcare and commercial projects while le...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of energy infrastructure by leading FERC-regulated projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving business growth while delivering high-quality environmental permits and repo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading FERC-regulated projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and driving business growth in ecological and environmental permitting across the nation...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse projects in surveying, civil, and pipeline sectors. Manage project lifecycles, coordinate teams, and ensure quality delivery while fostering client relationships...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project execution by leading complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and managing client relationships while overseeing team performance and deliverables...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex HVAC installations, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and resolve technica...

New York, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving the successful execution of complex HVAC projects. Oversee technical coordination, manage project milestones, and ensure high-quality delivery while collaborating with engin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead diverse natural resource projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and timely delivery while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships across the Carolinas and Virginia...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful land development projects, managing design and permitting processes, and fostering client relationships while mentoring engineering talent in a collaborative envi...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex capital projects by leading environmental compliance and strategic planning initiatives. Drive project success through effective governance, risk management, and stakeholder engageme...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the strategic development and execution of high-profile capital projects, ensuring environmental compliance and effective governance. Drive project success from initiation to deployment while men...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by coordinating planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. Leverage your expertise in construction practices to enhance program development for federal projects while en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex academic projects, ensuring excellence in delivery and collaboration. Drive project success through effective communication and management, while fostering sustaina...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$105K - $124K *

Engineer exemplary public school and civic projects, managing client relations, budgets, and design quality. Lead project teams through all phases, ensuring compliance and sustainability while fosteri...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$119K - $128K *

Drive transformative projects by leading diverse teams and fostering client relationships. Collaborate across various sectors to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring project excellence and sust...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$95K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading municipal infrastructure and civil engineering projects, coordinating teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery from proposal through constr...

London, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Transform the landscape of energy management by leading impactful projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across diverse industries. You will mentor teams and manage client r...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovative water/wastewater solutions by managing projects, ensuring technical accuracy, and collaborating with teams to meet community needs and regulatory standards while delivering on time an...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to lead teams, mitigate risks, and maintain quality control througho...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Join our team to lead environmental services in the mining sector, driving impactful programs that enhance community resilience and achieve ESG targets. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to delive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$226K - $351K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to manage and execute complex water/wastewater programs. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure adherence to project goals, and deliver high-quality results in a collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure program success, guiding client and consultant collaboration while managing project delivery, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical 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.