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 *

Lead the design and execution of complex municipal conveyance projects, guiding a team through all phases from conceptualization to construction, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovative water resources solutions by leading complex projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring client satisfaction while driving operational excellence and business growth in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Oversee technical teams, maintain client relationships, and drive project success across Virginia's regulat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $147K *

Help us drive innovative solutions in water/wastewater engineering while leading projects and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to improve utility infrastructure and treatment processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Lead impactful water/wastewater projects, managing design and client relations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive team success and advance your career in a collaborative environment foc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects, managing design and client relations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Lead teams and enhance your career in a dynamic environment focused on i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $147K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse energy and renewables projects, ensuring quality control and financial oversight while mentoring a talented team. Collaborate across offices to drive business devel...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client goals...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead technical design initiatives, ensuring project compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering solutions while mentoring junior staff and managing p...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by leading design activities, ensuring quality, and mentoring engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that meet...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project outcomes by leading design activities, ensuring quality, and mentoring engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client goals...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the management of power distribution projects, ensuring technical execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams through all project phases while adher...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with a dynamic team to oversee power distribution projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in execution. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while driving innovation in util...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic utility environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering Power Delivery projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while driving compliance and safety...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving impactful Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional results...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead Power Delivery projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. Drive project performance, manage budgets, and maintain client satis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery in Power Delivery management, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in electric transmission...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal water/wastewater projects. Lead multi-disciplinary design efforts, ensuring compliance and quality while managing budgets and schedules in a dynamic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$81K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing multi-disciplinary municipal water/wastewater projects. Lead design efforts, ensure compliance, and enhance project strategies while fostering communicati...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$81K - $135K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-disciplinary municipal water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality in design delivery while collaborating with diverse teams to meet client and operati...

6 days ago

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

$81K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to manage multi-disciplinary municipal water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliant designs and effective communication among stakeholders while adhering to budget and schedule re...

Markham, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.