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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$115K - $125K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse municipal infrastructure projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to deliver public sector solutions on time and within budget while building...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the water engineering sector by managing municipal projects that drive innovation in wastewater and water infrastructure, ensuring client satisfaction and technical excellence in every phase o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water/wastewater solutions, managing complex projects, and collaborating with a multi-discipline team to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfact...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-discipline engineering teams on large-scale water and wastewater projects, ensuring successful integration from pre-construction through commissioning while aligning...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead diverse environmental projects across multiple states, managing teams and client relationships while ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Drive project success through mentorship and str...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform municipal infrastructure by managing engineering projects and client services for utility districts. Oversee project execution from planning to construction, ensuring quality and compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform municipal infrastructure projects by managing engineering initiatives, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery from planning to construction. Lead te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $129K *

Drive success by managing preconstruction efforts, building relationships with stakeholders, and overseeing project budgets. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality outcom...

6 days ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex dam and water resources projects, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, nurturing client relationships, and driving business development to enhance regional practice...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Support diverse environmental projects by coordinating investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges while enhancing your project management skills and te...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory standards while ensuring pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative water solutions by leading design and engineering projects that enhance community water management, ensuring public health and environmental sustainability through technical e...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead multimillion-dollar projects in the Mission Critical sector, managing teams and subcontractors to deliver critical systems for Data Centers and Power Plants across North America. Drive...

Edmonton, ABRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $114K *

Transform municipal water/wastewater infrastructure by leading design, evaluations, and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and community engagement...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $114K *

Unlock potential by enhancing water and wastewater infrastructure through design, technical evaluation, and project management, supporting municipal engineering projects with diverse collaboration and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform mission-critical projects by leading teams to deliver multimillion-dollar solutions. Manage subcontractors, develop best practices, and ensure technical excellence in Data Centers and Power...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform municipal wastewater infrastructure by leading design and delivery of innovative projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community impact through effective engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage project scopes, budgets, and client relationships while collaborating with experts to ensure high-q...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by managing small to mid-sized municipal water projects. Lead from inception to delivery, fostering client relationships and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure high-qualit...

Memphis, TNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $140K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for water/wastewater projects, utilizing advanced design software and strong analytical skills. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects mee...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $127K *

Empower your career by leading innovative water/wastewater projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure quality, efficiency, and budget adherence while enhancing comm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects in solid waste and environmental sectors. Lead design, permitting, and construction efforts while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships for b...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Join us to lead innovative water/wastewater engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in infrastructure design, data analytics, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance community resilience a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $142K *

Play a key role in advancing Water/Wastewater projects by leading planning, design, and execution efforts. Mentor emerging engineers while fostering client relationships and ensuring project success t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform stormwater management by developing innovative solutions for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, enhance infrastructure, and navigate complex per...

3 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.