Project Manager, Water/Wastewater Jobs

Explore senior-level Project Manager, Water/Wastewater opportunities on Ladders. These professionals guide complex projects that support reliable water systems, wastewater treatment, and essential public infrastructure. Find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more, with opportunities to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver projects from planning through commissioning.

What Water/Wastewater Project Managers Do

Water and wastewater project managers coordinate the technical, financial, and operational work behind infrastructure projects. They may oversee treatment plant upgrades, pipelines, pump stations, collection systems, and water resource initiatives. Responsibilities often include defining scope, developing schedules and budgets, managing consultants and contractors, tracking risks, and communicating progress to clients, utilities, regulators, and community stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for experience delivering infrastructure or environmental projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with water and wastewater processes, regulatory requirements, permitting, construction delivery, and project management methods can be valuable. Some positions prefer or require an engineering degree, professional licensure such as a PE, or project management credentials; requirements vary by employer and role.

Where These Roles Are Found

Project managers in this field work for engineering and consulting firms, construction companies, water utilities, government agencies, and infrastructure operators. Projects may range from local system improvements to major regional treatment facilities, creating opportunities to shape resilient, sustainable services for communities and industry.

Find Your Next Water/Wastewater Leadership Role

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$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative engineering solutions for municipal water/wastewater projects, overseeing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful p...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

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

$120K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and team collaboration from planning through execution. Drive project success with technical expertise...

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape sustainable infrastructure and lead transformative water projects, mentoring teams and clients while managing financial performance and project delivery across diverse stakeholder perspectives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform communities by leading innovative water and wastewater projects. Spearhead strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and cultivate client relationships that drive sustainable infrastructure and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Explore your potential by leading water/wastewater projects within a dynamic team. Engage with clients and oversee design, permitting, and site work for diverse developments. Grow your career through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $155K *

Reimagine project management by leading complex water treatment construction. Drive planning, coordinate teams, and ensure timely project delivery while adhering to contracts and safety standards, fos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring financial performance, safety, and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships with all sta...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing wastewater operations by serving as the key liaison between stakeholders, ensuring compliance, performance, and effective communication for a major municipal treatment fa...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $139K *

Elevate operational efficiency by providing technical support and project management for wastewater treatment process control initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry sta...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead project teams in delivering energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor junior staf...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead and manage diverse energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with budget, schedule, and safety standards while fostering teamwork and stakeholder relationships...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of water/wastewater infrastructure by leading projects from planning to construction. Drive client satisfaction and business development while managing multidisciplinary teams in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage water projects across Utah, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while identifying new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $140K *

Advance your career by managing diverse water and wastewater projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse water and wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and technical excellence while fostering strong relationships and driving project success across multipl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Drive successful project management and client development in Water & Wastewater, ensuring technical quality, profitability, and superior client relationships while overseeing multiple projects and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water management by leading innovative water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing client relationships while ensuring project success and su...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure successful project delivery and business performance in...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental consulting. Lead impactful projects, build client relationships, and collaborate with experts to enhance our environmental practice in Sioux Fall...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions while fost...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by managing all phases from proposal to completion. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and budget objectives...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery. Collaborate with clients and teams to define scope, monitor progress, and resolve is...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading complex environmental projects, mentoring staff, and fostering client relationships in a dynamic natural resources practice across the Southeast. Drive strategic growth...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $168K *

Drive the successful delivery of water and wastewater construction projects, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, budget adherence, and timely exe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a water/wastewater project manager do?question toggle

    A water/wastewater project manager plans and delivers infrastructure projects such as treatment plant improvements, pipelines, pump stations, and collection systems. The role typically involves managing scope, schedules, budgets, teams, contractors, risks, and stakeholder communications.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for water/wastewater project manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek project delivery experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of water or wastewater infrastructure, contracts, budgets, and regulations. Some roles prefer or require an engineering degree, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or project management credentials.

  • Where do water/wastewater project managers work?question toggle

    They work for engineering and consulting firms, construction companies, utilities, government agencies, and infrastructure operators. Projects may involve treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and broader water resource systems.

  • How can I find Project Manager, Water/Wastewater jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Project Manager, Water/Wastewater opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, location, and qualifications to find a fit for your experience.