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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Elevate your career by leading complex FERC-regulated projects, providing strategic guidance, and mentoring teams. Drive business growth while delivering high-quality environmental documents and foste...
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Transform environmental permitting by leading FERC projects, guiding teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive growth in energy infrastructure while ensuring compliance with regulations and del...
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Unlock potential by leading complex FERC-regulated projects, providing strategic guidance, and fostering client relationships while mentoring teams to deliver high-quality environmental documents and...
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Champion the growth of our ecological practice by leading FERC-regulated projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships while delivering high-quality environmental docu...
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Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater
$100K - $120K *
Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading technical design and team development. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes while managing resources and fosteri...
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Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater
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Transform water and wastewater engineering through technical leadership and team development. Oversee project delivery while mentoring early-career engineers, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effect...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
$120K - $180K *
Manage and execute projects by initiating, planning, and monitoring to ensure successful completion while meeting stakeholder expectations and maintaining quality standards...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Execute project management strategies to drive successful project completion, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and adherence to quality standards while managing resources and risks effectively...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Oversee project initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure successful completion while meeting stakeholder expectations and maintaining quality standards across multiple projects...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Deliver impactful project management by initiating, planning, and executing projects to meet stakeholder expectations while ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Manage and oversee project lifecycles, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder satisfaction through effective planning, communication, and resource coordination...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects in the power delivery sector. As a Project Manager, you'll lead project execution, manage resources, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Manage and execute projects in the power delivery sector, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction through effective planning, communication, and risk management while overseeing budgets, schedules, and qual...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Engage in dynamic project management, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure quality standards while driving project success i...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
$120K - $180K *
Drive project success by initiating, planning, and executing projects while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and adherence to quality standards in the power delivery sector...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Optimize project execution by leading planning, monitoring, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery in the power delivery sector, while managing resources and adhering to q...
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Project Manager (in Power/Utility sector)
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Manage and execute projects in the power delivery sector, ensuring successful completion and stakeholder satisfaction through effective planning, communication, and resource coordination...
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Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Drive impactful water management solutions by leading comprehensive projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to tackle both rout...
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Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Champion innovative water management solutions by leading projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to address community-wide challenges...
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Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Transform water management by leading comprehensive projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to address both routine and complex...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Lead the charge in managing comprehensive water services, overseeing planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Address diverse challenges from routine supply to complex treatment...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Champion comprehensive water services by managing planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Address diverse challenges from routine supply to complex treatment, ensuring effective...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Take ownership of comprehensive water services management, overseeing planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Address diverse challenges, from routine supply to complex treatmen...
3 weeks ago
Account Leader (Water/Wastewater)
$120K - $160K *
Partner with us to drive growth in water and waste management sectors, fostering client relationships and leading project execution across multiple counties while ensuring strategic market initiatives...
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Account Leader (Water/Wastewater)
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Champion the growth of water and waste management services in West Florida. Collaborate with leaders and clients to drive project success, enhance client relationships, and support strategic initiativ...
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What does a water/wastewater project manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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.