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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$80K - $95K *

Transform environmental management by overseeing compliance, safety, and waste reduction initiatives. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure efficient operations while promoting sustainability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine infrastructure by leading electrical design for water/wastewater projects. You'll provide technical guidance, enhance client relationships, and drive business development initiatives, ensuri...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead engineering design and project teams for wastewater treatment solutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and mentoring staff while collaborating across regions to support municipal infrastruct...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead engineering design for wastewater projects, guiding teams through complex infrastructure challenges while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality solutions for municipal clients...

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

$127K - $172K *

Manage offsite water infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with diverse teams to support AWS data centers, driving innovative solutions and maintaining high safe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $196K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in land development, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes while fostering strong client relationships and managing resources effecti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of watershed management by leading innovative projects, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional client service while mentoring a dynamic team in a growing regional practic...

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful watershed planning and project design, leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for municipal clients while ensuring exceptional service and collaboration across the Sout...

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

$125K - $135K *

Elevate project outcomes by coordinating resources and managing schedules in a dynamic team. Drive impactful projects in the energy sector while ensuring safety, cost control, and stakeholder engageme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to drive impactful energy projects, coordinating resources and managing schedules while ensuring safety and cost efficiency. Your expertise will shape the future of utility managem...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $90K *

Execute impactful projects in the energy sector as a Project Manager II. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage project scope, schedules, and costs while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $90K *

Drive impactful projects in the energy sector by coordinating teams, managing schedules, and ensuring quality deliverables. Join a dynamic group where your contributions will be valued and celebrated...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by managing impactful transmission and substation projects. Collaborate with skilled professionals to ensure project success through effective planning...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Elevate your career by managing impactful projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with diverse teams, drive project schedules, and ensure successful execution while enhancing stakeholder engagement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $133K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and resolving design issues on-site. Collaborate with teams to uphold contract...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to ensure timely delivery of water treatment projects, overseeing design, procurement, and construction processes while fostering a culture of development and collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Power Generation projects, overseeing design teams and ensuring optimal client service, quality, and financial performance across multiple disciplines and locations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $109K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects for water and wastewater systems. Oversee teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success while collaborating with clients and stakeholder...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $174K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder alignment while advancing technology and manufacturing capabilities...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming water/wastewater projects by leveraging your engineering expertise and diverse design experience to deliver high-quality solutions and drive project success across mult...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by managing complex projects, leading client relations, and mentoring engineering talent while driving innovative solutions in the Central Regio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex water and wastewater projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff. Drive business development initiatives and provide technical leadership to ensure projec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure through strategic project management. Leverage engineering expertise to lead complex water and wastewater projects, nurture client relationships, and mentor em...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget while leading a dynamic team. Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring effective communication and project execution for success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing capital improvement projects for water and wastewater facilities. Lead project engineering efforts, ensuring successful delivery while collaborating with cross...

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  •   Less than 5 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.