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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$115K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading a specialized team in CBRN detection operations, ensuring mission success through effective contract management, personnel oversight, and operational support for nationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $130K *

Drive mission-critical CBRN detection operations, leading a specialized team to support federal, state, and local partners. Oversee contract execution, personnel management, and operational logistics...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the technical oversight of GHG Inventory Verification and ESG Assurance Programs, ensuring compliance and quality across diverse projects while managing client relationships and driving operation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering consulting. Oversee operations, manage projects, and lead business development efforts while ensuring quality and safety standards are met across m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage an engineering consulting office, overseeing operations, project management, and business development while ensuring quality control and client satisfaction across multiple service lin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize the operations of a dynamic engineering consulting office, overseeing project management, client relations, and business development while ensuring quality control and financial perf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead large-scale commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, risk management, and client satisfaction while overseeing project planning and execution from st...

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in project management by coordinating utility services, ensuring alignment with objectives, and driving successful project execution through collaboration with internal teams and clien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to manage high-impact substation projects, overseeing scope, budget, and schedules while coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensuring client satisfaction in a flex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality real estate projects. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to manage large amenity space projects from planning through completion, ensur...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of municipal water and wastewater projects by leading technical delivery, expanding client relationships, and driving strategic growth initiatives across the Midwest region while...

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

$115K - $170K *

Drive EHS excellence by leading teams in risk assessments, audits, and training. Foster a culture of safety and compliance while analyzing data to enhance processes and solve complex environmental cha...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex hydroelectric dam maintenance projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver critical infrastructur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project management processes for diverse aerospace construction initiatives. Lead from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while collaborating with clients...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to manage water/wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with professionals, establish client relations, and oversee project financials while foste...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform water and wastewater projects by leading teams, managing complex designs, and ensuring client satisfaction while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across the organization...

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

$145K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural projects for the US Postal Service. Utilize your expertise in design and project management while collaborating with clients and guiding teams to deliver i...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural projects for the US Postal Service. Utilize your expertise in design and project management while collaborating with clients and guiding teams to deliver i...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Contribute to impactful architectural projects for the US Postal Service, leading design teams and ensuring quality control. Leverage your expertise to manage projects, interact with clients, and driv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Lead the charge in managing architectural projects for the US Postal Service, applying standard design techniques and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring quality...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $105K *

Lead project management initiatives, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to optimize resources, manage timelines, and foster strong relationships while driving i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Deliver comprehensive project management for diverse construction initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with engineering teams to oversee design and execution, supporting...

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

$100K - $135K *

Drive project success by leading project controls, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and mitigate risks across complex projects while foster...

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

$100K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading project controls for complex projects. Oversee planning, cost management, and risk assessment while mentoring a team to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery in...

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

$100K - $135K *

Lead project controls initiatives, overseeing planning, cost management, and risk assessment. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery while fostering a high-performa...

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

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.