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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$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a strategic role managing complex remediation programs for Oil and Gas clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement while leading a team of professionals a...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Manage and lead multi-discipline teams through project phases, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule while driving program success in the energy sector. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leading multi-discipline projects. You'll drive program management excellence, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $145K *

Drive impactful water/wastewater projects by leveraging your expertise in planning, design, and technical analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions within budget and ti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the design and coordination of dry utilities, ensuring seamless integration from source to building. Collaborate with clients and project teams to develop plans, manage installations, and deliver...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $124K *

Drive project success by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts to enhance client relationships and ensure quality delivery across variou...

Regina, SKIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by leading complex projects and enhancing client relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive project performance, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure q...

Saskatoon, SKIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Drive impactful project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts to enhance delivery strategies, manage risks, and strengthen c...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive performance, manage client relationships, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and financial success across diverse...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive client relationships, oversee project performance, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and strategic...

Oak Bluff, MBIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $160K *

Drive impactful environmental planning for transportation projects, overseeing research, analysis, and documentation. Lead a team to ensure project success while fostering client relationships and bus...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as an Environmental Project Manager, overseeing transportation projects. Lead research, impact analysis, and documentation while ensuring compliance with CEQA/NEPA. Collaborate acr...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing environmental planning in transportation. Lead project delivery, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with CEQA/NEPA while mentoring a skilled t...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Shape environmental planning initiatives by leading transportation projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with CEQA/NEPA regulations. Drive business growth through client relationships and...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing environmental planning projects, ensuring compliance with CEQA/NEPA regulations, and leading a team of professionals. Drive business growth through client relationships...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Execute impactful utility maintenance programs by managing projects from start to finish, while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance. Collaborate with teams to drive success in a dynamic enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse municipal engineering projects from planning to construction. Collaborate with clients and manage a team of engineers to deliver innovative transportation solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $230K *

Champion innovative wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the Pacific Northwest. Shape the future of infrastructure with you...

5 days ago

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

$153K - $230K *

Drive impactful wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and fostering business growth in the Pacific Northwest. Leverage your expertise to innovate and enhance in...

5 days ago

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

$185K - $227K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading complex projects and fostering client relationships in the Pacific Northwest. Join a rapidly growing team dedicated to delivering exception...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $227K *

Drive the future of transportation infrastructure by leading complex projects and fostering client relationships in the Pacific Northwest. Join a rapidly growing team and leverage your expertise to en...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects for a federal data analytics platform, ensuring operational excellence through effective communication, risk management, and collaboration across teams whi...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Empower the future of transportation by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful roadway projects, managing scope, finances, and client relationships while driving business development an...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading transportation projects from inception to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure financial performance, and build strong client relationships while driving b...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering transportation projects, managing scope, finances, and a multidisciplinary team while fostering client relationships and driving business development efforts for successf...

3 weeks ago

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

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.