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

Search Ladders for vetted Project Manager, Water/Wastewater jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review opportunities that match your experience, location preferences, and career goals, and take the next step toward leading essential infrastructure projects.

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$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing water production facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing processes, and developing future leaders while engaging with the community a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $93K *

Lead and oversee complex wastewater treatment operations, ensuring compliance and safety. Manage teams, monitor processes, and perform maintenance to deliver reliable treatment services while respondi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee civil water/wastewater projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality. Lead construction efforts, develop talent, and maintain client relationships in a fast-p...

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

$151K - $227K *

Join a team that's redefining transportation infrastructure by leading and managing complex projects while fostering client relationships and driving innovative solutions for roadways, transit, and hi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Empower the future of water infrastructure by leading innovative projects in planning, design, and delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges while ensuring qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by leading municipal water and wastewater projects from planning to construction. Build lasting relationships while guiding clients through funding, design, and implementation, ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and deliver innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers and driving succ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in planning and delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community sustainability and ensure compliance w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Transform community infrastructure by leading innovative water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver sustainable solutions, while mentoring junior staff a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative solutions in water/wastewater engineering, managing projects from design to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community infrastructure and ensure environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Empower progress at essential water infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design, analyze, and deliver innovative solutions for water and wastewater systems while ment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver essential solutions while mentoring junior engineers and enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you drive the planning and design of vital water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community resou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing water infrastructure projects across California. Leverage your engineering expertise to design, deliver, and manage essential water and wastewater systems whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Develop innovative water and wastewater infrastructure solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Engage in design, analysis, and client relations while mentoring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Execute comprehensive project management in water/wastewater construction, overseeing budgeting, staffing, and safety while fostering client relations and ensuring compliance to drive project success...

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

$90K - $110K *

Join us to oversee engineering and project management for electric and water utilities. This hands-on role involves technical design, project execution, and staff leadership, ensuring infrastructure m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement across multiple initia...

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

$92K - $171K *

Lead the design and execution of municipal wastewater treatment projects. Mentor teams, innovate solutions, and collaborate with clients while ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering exemp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K *

Shape the future of wastewater management by leading complex projects that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery within budge...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale capital infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic alignment and success through cross-functional collaboration and expert project management in water/wast...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by leading safety initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with schedules and budgets. Collaborate with teams to drive efficiency and maintain high standards in...

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

$105K - $165K *

Champion innovative utility design solutions while collaborating with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering plans for transportation and municipal projects. Leverage your expertise to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

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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.