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 - $115K *

Champion project success by leading teams, ensuring safety, managing budgets, and maintaining quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals while adhering to compliance and...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality standards are met while collaborating with teams to achieve project goals and maintain client re...

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage regional operations for drinking water/wastewater, ensuring financial health, strategic growth, and client engagement. Lead project teams, foster relationships, and drive excellence in service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading drinking water and wastewater initiatives in Ohio. Drive strategic growth, manage client relationships, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with stakeh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead the drinking water and wastewater initiatives in Ohio, ensuring financial health, strategic growth, and client engagement. Drive operational excellence while fostering strong relations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic initiatives in drinking water/wastewater management, ensuring financial health and operational excellence across Ohio. Drive growth through client engagement and collaboration while fos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Champion the management of environmental and oil/gas projects, ensuring quality and compliance from scoping to completion. Lead assessments, sampling, and client interactions while mentoring junior st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Transform environmental projects by managing assessments, sampling, and compliance. Lead teams, mentor staff, and drive business development while ensuring quality and regulatory adherence in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Transform environmental projects by managing assessments, sampling, and compliance. Lead teams, mentor staff, and ensure quality execution while engaging with clients and regulatory bodies to drive su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Drive impactful environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients. Lead assessments and sampling efforts, supporting business development a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Join a team that's managing environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and driving business development efforts in the oil and gas sector...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Lead environmental and oil/gas projects, ensuring quality and compliance from scoping to completion while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development efforts...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage environmental assessments and remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff for successful project d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $192K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater projects, leading design and construction phases while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients across the Midw...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $110K *

Transform critical infrastructure by designing water and wastewater systems. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed plans and ensure project success while positively impacting community resourc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Manage and lead project teams to successfully execute municipal engineering projects, ensuring effective communication, budget adherence, and high-quality standards for client satisfaction and project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in driving high-quality municipal engineering projects, overseeing project teams, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure standards and deadlines ar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management by coordinating teams and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships and managing multiple projects simultaneo...

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

$147K - $189K *

Drive the strategic oversight of fleet operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while advancing sustainability initiatives and optimizing resources to support essential service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower project delivery as you lead field operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality on water/wastewater projects. Cultivate strong relationships while mentoring teams to achieve project go...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with hands-on leadership in field operations for large water/wastewater projects while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency from start to finish. Grow as a mentor and participant...

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

$101K - $151K *

Transform municipal infrastructure by leading engineering projects and advising clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and enhance community services t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive capital projects with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead onsite teams, manage contractors, and enhance operational performance through innovative solutions in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team in water resources engineering, managing complex drainage and hydrologic design projects while mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Drive pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex land development initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality and efficiency from concept to completion while fostering client rela...

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  •   5 - 7 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.