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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$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...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

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...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex environmental projects, focusing on brownfield assessments and cleanups. Drive client engagement, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while advancing your career in a supportiv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as you lead critical water and wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and guiding project teams to success...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to shape community services while fostering a supportive team cult...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$88K - $159K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and coordinate water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective management of scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and manage water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective team coordination, budget management, and clear communication. Drive project performance f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project performance from planning to execution while fostering relationships and ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction while ensuring q...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $170K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by managing capital improvement projects. Lead design, budgeting, and construction efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community service...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $128K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure. Lead high-profile projects, mentor engineers, and drive business growth in a collaborative environment focused on innovative water and wa...

3 weeks ago

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

$112K - $128K *

Lead the design and execution of water/wastewater projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while driving growth in the water...

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $191K *

Drive the execution of innovative water projects by leading multi-discipline engineering teams, managing project budgets, schedules, and fostering client relationships to deliver advanced treatment an...

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading civil engineering projects in municipal water and wastewater systems, collaborating with skilled teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring effective coordination across departments, budget adherence, and strategic decision-making while mentoring engineers and prepari...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and management of complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while mentoring engineers and resolving operational issues across departments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading multi-million dollar initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring financial performance while fostering strong client relationships and promoting a culture of safety and...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform communities by leading civil engineering projects from design to construction. Collaborate with clients and team members to create innovative treatment solutions that enhance quality of life...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K *

Unlock innovative solutions in water and wastewater engineering. Collaborate with Project Managers to enhance community infrastructure through design, analysis, and field investigations, while advanci...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K *

Join a dynamic team to support innovative water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver high-quality solutions, enhance community infrastructure, and advance your te...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform essential infrastructure by supporting innovative water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with experienced teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while advancing your technic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.