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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$90K - $100K *

Champion the management of complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams and clients. Travel as needed to oversee operations and drive successful projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Lead complex waste management projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams. Travel across the Midwest and nationwide to oversee operations and build customer relatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams across the Midwest. Lead initiatives in waste handling and transportatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion complex waste management projects by overseeing loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety and compliance while managing customer relationships and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure safety compliance, and engage with customers while overseeing transportation and dis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead and manage diverse water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Drive critical infrastr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing innovative process systems for high purity gases, chemicals, and biologics, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept to construction with minimal supervision...

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

$110K - $120K *

Support operational excellence by assisting the Site Leader in managing daily activities, fostering teamwork, ensuring compliance, and driving safety initiatives while adapting to site needs and promo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading a multidisciplinary engineering department, fostering collaboration, and driving project success while mentoring engineers across various disciplines in a dynam...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead impactful infrastructure projects, managing a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions for municipalities and private developments. Foster client relationships and oversee project execution t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale land development projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with PennDOT regulations while enhancing traffic engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion large land development projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to manage traffic engineering tasks, analyze permits, and represent at municipal meetings. Drive impactful solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Make your mark at a leading firm by managing civil engineering projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfactio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Innovate the future of wastewater treatment by leading maintenance operations, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing resources and fostering a high-performing team culture dedicated to opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Transform water and wastewater systems by leveraging engineering expertise to design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency in resource management...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water and wastewater solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance sustainability and quality of life through impactful projects in a collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects on time and within budget. Leverage your construction engineering expertise to track costs, manage resources, and ensure compliance, whil...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of water management by leading diverse projects in the water sector. Drive innovation and client satisfaction while enhancing your career in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment f...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive diverse civil engineering projects, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality site plans and construction documents while mentoring junior staff and utilizing advanced engineering softwar...

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead land development projects by managing design, planning, and execution. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions for residential, commercial, and recreational facilities while ensuri...

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

$124K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse land development projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic environment. Drive project success from initiation to completion w...

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

$124K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at diverse land development projects, managing all phases from initiation to completion. Leverage your expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D while fostering client relationships and mentor...

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

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in high-impact land development projects, overseeing full-cycle delivery while collaborating with clients and teams to ensure technical excellence and profitability. Mentor project tea...

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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.