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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$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Utilize your engineering expertise to manage project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and drive business gro...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative drinking water projects, ensuring safe and sustainable systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle evolving water quality challenges and enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful drinking water projects. Manage the full project lifecycle, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovative solutions to ensure safe and sustain...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Lead municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving innovative solutions for water systems across California...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project management processes by coordinating schedules, contracts, and deliverables. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure timely execution of water/wastewater projects while maint...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, overseeing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and compliance. Leverage existing relationships to drive business develop...

6 days ago

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

$87K - $152K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative water and environmental projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver resilient solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensurin...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative water and wastewater engineering projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution while managing budgets and schedules. Foster client relationships and mentor j...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative municipal wastewater projects, managing design, execution, and multi-discipline teams while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers to drive impactf...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing water infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to deliver impactful projects while mentoring junior...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform communities by leading innovative water and wastewater projects. Utilize advanced engineering principles to design, analyze, and deliver sustainable solutions while mentoring junior engineer...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by applying advanced engineering principles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver innovative solutions that enhance c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading design, planning and collaboration efforts in a dynamic team environment focused on enhancing municipal infrastructure and community health...

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee a portfolio of water infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing contractors and engineers to uphold quality and complian...

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion the management of complex nuclear decontamination projects, leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure compliance with contract terms, optimize performance, and achieve project objectives th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater planning by leading project teams, enhancing client relationships, and driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment focused on growth and innovation...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $194K *

Lead the charge in advancing wastewater solutions by collaborating with municipal clients to develop sustainable infrastructure and innovative nutrient management strategies, ensuring compliance and r...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading projects from planning to execution. Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality for innovative facilities, ensuring reliable water supply across communities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving business growth and strategic account management across public agencies and utilities. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and deliver integrated solutio...

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

$90K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through effective capital project management. Lead a skilled team, oversee major projects, and ensure compliance with engineering standa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary projects in drinking water treatment, ensuring compliance and timely completion. Collaborate with engineers and specialists to develop designs and support bus...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of complex water treatment projects by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule while effectively communicating with stakeholders throug...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex water treatment projects by guiding a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while effectively communicating with stakeholders and managing e...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Manage complex water treatment projects, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to drive project success from initiation to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.