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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$120K - $160K *

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...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by managing large EPC initiatives, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while leading diverse teams and navigating complex challenges to deliver sustainable en...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Transform business development and project management strategies to enhance infrastructure solutions for municipalities and industrial clients, ensuring compliance and sustainability while leading a d...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through effective project management and engineering design. Lead diverse public works projects, ensuring quality delivery and client...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Drive impactful municipal infrastructure projects, collaborating with clients to ensure timely delivery and technical excellence while leading project management efforts and mentoring teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate, design, and engineer mechanical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with senior engineers, lead project coordination, and ensure structural reliability while enh...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative water resource solutions through advanced engineering design, project management, and collaboration with diverse experts to meet client needs and drive sustainabl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of medium- to large-sized projects, managing scope, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective completion while addressing risks an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Deliver exceptional dewatering solutions by leading project execution, ensuring client satisfaction, and optimizing system performance while managing resources and timelines effectively...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion dewatering operations by ensuring project delivery meets client expectations, managing site activities, and optimizing system performance while maintaining profitability and safety standards...

North York, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $185K *

Lead and manage complex Power Delivery projects, ensuring optimal client service and financial performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform municipal infrastructure by leading engineering projects to enhance water solutions, guiding client interactions, and ensuring compliance with technical standards while fostering relationshi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative electrical solutions. You'll collaborate with clients, lead projects, and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges, ensuring o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$97K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team to lead municipal policy planning projects, driving innovative solutions and fostering client relationships. Utilize your expertise to manage complex projects, mentor staff, and co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $134K *

Empower your career by leading complex municipal policy planning projects. Drive innovative solutions, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and enhance client relationships while shaping land use visions...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in project management by coordinating utility services, ensuring alignment with objectives, and driving successful project execution through collaboration with internal teams and clien...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value projects, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $179K *

Lead innovative structural engineering solutions for water and wastewater facilities, driving project outcomes and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring integration with multidisciplinary teams an...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving water sustainability through effective project management. Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of a major infrastructure initiative, ensuring quality, safety, and...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role in environmental project management, where you'll lead investigations and remediation efforts, collaborate with experts, and foster client relationships while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading civil estimating efforts for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams to develop accurate cost models and enhance project designs while building strong re...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex FERC-regulated projects, providing strategic guidance and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental permits and documents while fostering client relationships...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leading interdisciplinary teams in facility and pipeline design. Drive project execution, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication while ensuring qualit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance water, stormwater, and wastewater systems acros...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $139K *

Drive your career forward by providing technical support for electrical construction and maintenance projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with standards, and enhance fa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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.