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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$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $109K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy while enhancing customer relationships and driving sales growth in Critical Infrastructure markets. Collaborate wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $109K *

Partner with us to oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy while enhancing customer relationships and driving sales growth in Critical Infrastructure markets. Your leadership...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $109K *

Join a dynamic team overseeing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Utilize your expertise to enhance sales and support critical infrastructure markets while collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading complex water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and compliance. Join a dynamic team committed to impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive water services, from planning to construction, addressing diverse drinking water system needs while mentoring staff and engaging with clients and the communit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting projects, ensuring responsible development while meeting regulatory and community expectations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure responsible development while meeting regulatory and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading environmental permitting projects that drive responsible development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client satisfaction while managin...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Shape the future of sustainable development by leading environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client sat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in community development projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic, hybrid work environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $109K *

Champion project success by overseeing multiple assignments, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing customer relationships. Utilize your expertise to drive sales growth and support critical infrastru...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee all civil construction activities for a high-profile airport terminal project, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the successful execution of industrial service projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to safety standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in delivering successful industrial service projects by managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams while ensuring client satisfaction and safety compliance throughout the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Architect high-impact project success by overseeing transitions from estimate to execution. Lead project teams toward profitable, timely delivery while managing budgets, risks, and client relationship...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects from estimate to execution, ensuring safety, timelines, and profitability are met. Drive client communication, subcontractor accountability, a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Build impactful projects by leading teams from estimation to execution, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability. Own project finances and enhance client relations while managing risks and driving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's leading environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance and safety while managing budgets and client relationships in the oil and gas sector. Drive innovative solutions and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving growth in Florida. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow your impact by leading W/WW Transmission and Utilities projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving successful project delivery in Florida's dynamic market. Shape the future of municipal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $175K *

Manage and design innovative water/wastewater projects while leading a skilled team. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance. Contribute to impactful engineering sol...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative water and wastewater systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure high-quality deliverable...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver successful outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Civil Engineer, leveraging 4+ years of experience to design and manage water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and compliance while foster...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.