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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$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

$98K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing industrial fabrication projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with clients and internal teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading complex, cross-functional projects. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring team members and enh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Manage and oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Leverage leadership and organizational skills to drive project success and suppor...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure projects across the U.S. as a technical and project delivery leader. Drive client relationships and project success while expanding...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful Water/Wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while managing budgets and multi-discipline teams. Drive innovative solutions in treatment and distribution systems to exceed...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in managing complex industrial construction projects, ensuring strategic planning, resource allocation, budget control, and client satisfaction while mentoring project teams and drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Discover an exciting opportunity to lead water and wastewater projects, applying your civil engineering expertise to enhance municipal infrastructure across Alberta. Collaborate with diverse teams and...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Contribute to diverse municipal and industrial initiatives, enhancing community resilience and sustai...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of water infrastructure by applying your civil engineering expertise to design and deliver innovative water and wastewater conveyance projects for diverse clients across Alberta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services across Alberta, ensuring rel...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure by applying your civil engineering expertise to diverse projects, from municipal systems to major infrastructure initiatives, ensuring rel...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by joining our team to design and deliver innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to impactful municipal en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $125K *

Drive successful project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance across multiple utility construction projects while fostering stakeholder partnerships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $119K *

Lead the charge in executing environmental permitting projects across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and...

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading wastewater process engineering projects. Bring your expert knowledge in treatment systems to drive innovative solutions and support diverse projects while focusing on...

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

$75K - $125K *

Empower innovation in wastewater treatment by applying advanced engineering techniques. Collaborate on diverse projects, tackling complex challenges while driving growth in a dynamic environment focus...

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

$90K - $135K *

Champion the management of Heavy Civil projects, overseeing teams and contracts while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes across dive...

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

$91K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in utility engineering. Lead project management efforts for high-voltage systems, ensuring successful completion through strategic planning, compliance, and colla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse land development projects, guiding a skilled team while ensuring technical accuracy and client satisfaction. Collaborate with agencies and mentor junior staff to sh...

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

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage diverse construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while fostering strong client relationships and effective communication with all stakeholders...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$238K - $290K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading strategic initiatives and driving innovation across multidisciplinary teams. Foster collaboration to enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and...

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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.