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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing the Capital Improvement Program, ensuring effective oversight of consultants and contractors while resolving complex project challenges to enhance program outcomes and orga...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $155K *

Advance your career by leading municipal public works projects, fostering client relationships, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality results while managing budgets and schedules effe...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $147K *

Collaborate on wastewater process projects, enhancing system planning, design, and optimization. Utilize engineering skills to support projects and maintain client relations, all while ensuring effici...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$141K - $185K *

Optimize water and wastewater projects by leading design and execution efforts. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for public sector clients, ensuring project success thro...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $157K *

Optimize project delivery by collaborating across teams to drive successful outcomes. Leverage your expertise in project management processes and tools to enhance efficiency, manage risks, and ensure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $190K *

Explore impactful opportunities as part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovating water and wastewater solutions for municipal and industrial clients across the U.S., enhancing community well-being an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by managing projects from inception to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to quality standards and budgets...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment facilities through innovative mechanical processes; lead design projects, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables for complex sy...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing capital investments from inception to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while mentoring teams and dri...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary...

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

$70K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing diverse demolition and remediation projects. Oversee planning, execution, and client communication while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Join a dynamic...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $175K *

Shape the future of sustainable water management by designing and optimizing innovative water treatment solutions. Collaborate on impactful projects that enhance water quality and ensure compliance wi...

1 week ago

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

$82K - $136K *

Champion sustainable water management by designing and optimizing water and wastewater systems. Collaborate on projects to enhance water quality and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by managing all phases of CMI projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met while fostering strong client relationships and leading diverse project teams in a dynamic environme...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding Surface Water practices, managing client relationships, and mentoring staff while driving business development and project execution with autonomy and integrity...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $196K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic construction management team, ensuring quality control, optimizing project schedules, and driving strategic recommendations across multiple projects while fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $129K *

Take ownership of impactful water infrastructure projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to design and deliver solutions for communities. Enhance your technical expertise and project leadership sk...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Reimagine project management by leading large-scale water filtration and treatment initiatives. Drive success through effective bidding, execution, and customer relationship management while ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale water filtration projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering client relationships and providing technical support. Drive project success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Take ownership of large-scale water filtration and treatment projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver effective environmental solutions while...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale water filtration projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while developing client relationships and providing technical support. Drive project succes...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Optimize large-scale water filtration and treatment projects while ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with clients and manage proposals, cost estimates, and project execution in a dynamic env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Manage and oversee large-scale water filtration and treatment projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while developing client relationships and providing technical support throughout proje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading large-scale water filtration and treatment projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, manage proposals, and build customer relationships in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on managing large-scale water filtration and treatment projects. Drive project success through effective bidding, execution, and customer relationship management while ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 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.