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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$95K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on dam safety and water resources. Contribute to high-profile projects across North America, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovati...

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

$95K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water resource projects, ensuring safety and sustainability across diverse environments while collaborating with multidi...

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

$95K - $150K *

Lead the charge in innovative dam safety and water resource projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for federal, state, and private clients across North Ame...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $150K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, design, and construction of dam safety and water resource projects. Contribute to high-profile initiatives across North America, ensuring compliance and innov...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $150K *

Empower our team by delivering innovative engineering solutions for dam safety, hydraulic structures, and water resource projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure ac...

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

$97K - $194K *

Join a team that supports municipal wastewater treatment projects across the nation. Leverage your engineering expertise on complex designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing significant projects, ensuring excellence through collaboration and strategic planning. Drive project success by overseeing budgets, resources, and team performance across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and quality acro...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion project success by leading construction initiatives from planning to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while maintaining safety and quality s...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of project management by leading teams to ensure timely, profitable project delivery while fostering strong client and subcontractor relationships. Your leadership will drive a cultur...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead project execution, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budg...

4 weeks ago

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

$103K - $130K *

Elevate progress at the intersection of public-sector consulting and program management. Lead complex projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing scope, budget, and multidiscipli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $130K *

Lead complex public-sector consulting projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across multidisciplinary teams and initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technical leader in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, focusing on wastewater and stormwater systems. Drive excellence through mentoring, technical reviews, and innova...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor emerging talent, and collaborate on impactful solutions for urban water systems across No...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects, mentoring junior staff while ensuring technical excellence in wastewater and stormwater systems. Collaborate across North America to...

London, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hydraulic and hydrologic modelling. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll mentor staff, solve complex modelling challenges, and ensure technical excellence...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hydraulic and hydrologic modelling. In this senior role, you'll lead complex projects, mentor emerging talent, and ensure technical excellence across municipa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hydraulic and hydrologic modelling. In this senior role, you'll lead complex projects, mentor emerging talent, and ensure technical excellence across municipa...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $195K *

Empower projects by managing design and construction services, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality delivery. Leverage your extensive experience in water resources to drive successful outcomes across...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $195K *

Engineer innovative civil solutions, managing projects from design to delivery. Lead a team in stormwater infrastructure and drainage planning while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across mul...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $195K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring junior staff and maintaining client relationships across the Midwest region...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, coordinating diverse teams to ensure deliverables meet client expectations, budget constraints, and timelines while fostering client relationships and imp...

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

$126K - $180K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading complex projects, managing interdisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions for municipal utilities. Collaborate with clients to ensure...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing marine construction projects across the Southeast and Caribbean. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while maintaining strong cl...

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  •   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.