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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$115K - $160K *

Manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and safety standards while leading a dedicated team to achieve proj...

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

$165K - $190K *

Partner with us to manage and coordinate construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards while supervising staff and fostering effective communi...

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead and oversee all phases of construction projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and safety standards while managing staff and resources effectively...

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive all aspects of construction projects by overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution. Ensure project goals meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Supervise staff to guarantee timely de...

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

$120K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale transportation engineering projects, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and ensure compliance...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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Oversee and manage large-scale transportation engineering projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to completion. Leverage extensive experience in highway engineering and project manage...

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$80K - $95K *

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Lead the charge in financial management and project delivery for diverse transportation initiatives. Collaborate with project teams to ensure budget compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational exc...

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Manage financial performance and operational delivery for multiple projects, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting. Collaborate with project teams to enhance efficiency and supp...

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Champion the financial management and operational delivery of diverse transportation projects, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting while collaborating with project leaders to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Analyze project financials and support operational delivery across multiple assignments, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting. Collaborate with project leaders to enhance perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Transform project delivery by managing financials and operations for multiple assignments. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and support client needs in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Advance quality assurance efforts by leading inspections and ensuring compliance on complex construction projects. Collaborate with teams to uphold standards, manage documentation, and support success...

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

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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.