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 *

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading a dedicated team in the safe disposal of hazardous materials. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and enhance client services while fostering a culture of safety and eff...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead capital projects in chemical manufacturing, ensuring safe execution from concept to startup. Collaborate across functions to optimize processes, manage risks, and uphold sa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead a team in the safe disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing client services. Oversee operations, manage personnel, and drive project succes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing wastewater treatment projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors while ensuring safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team with opportunities f...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure as a Senior Project Manager, leading technical teams in delivering complex projects. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and enhance community impact throu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage wastewater treatment projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and specifications while fostering effective communication with stakeholders and overs...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of water and wastewater projects by managing all phases from design to construction. Lead a team of engineers, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while overseeing critical i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water/wastewater projects by designing, managing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal clients, ensuring efficient treatment and...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Pioneer innovative pipeline projects by leading multi-discipline teams, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence from inception to completion while fostering client relationships and managing pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $140K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Lead project execution, manage budgets and schedules, and cultivate strong client relationships acros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform civil infrastructure projects by managing complex tasks from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure cost-effectiveness, and maintain client relationships while mentoring junior staff and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $167K *

Join us to lead complex civil infrastructure projects, managing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project efficiency and client satisfactio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Lead the charge in managing complex civil infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness while mentoring junior staff and maintaining client relationships throughout all project p...

London, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex civil infrastructure projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project efficiency and client satisfac...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Champion the future of civil infrastructure by managing diverse projects from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure quality, and foster client relationships while delivering innovative solutions a...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Shape the future of civil infrastructure by managing complex projects from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure client satisfaction, and deliver high-quality results while mentoring junior staff...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading diverse civil infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness while mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships across multiple comple...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead diverse civil infrastructure projects from planning to commissioning, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Manage teams, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships while delive...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse civil infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness from planning through execution. Mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality results...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing diverse civil infrastructure projects from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure project efficiency, and foster client relationships while delivering high-quality r...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $225K *

Elevate project delivery by leading field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while fostering a high-performing team culture. Drive successful execution of water/wastewater projects t...

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence by leading field operations for water/wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and quality standards while fostering a collaborative team environment and mana...

Today

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

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.