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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$150K - $250K *

Lead transformative water/wastewater projects, enhancing market presence and strategic planning. Collaborate with teams to ensure design excellence and propel business initiatives in a high-impact rol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the water/wastewater engineering landscape by leading strategic initiatives, fostering team growth, and driving innovation to enhance market presence and technical excellence in a dynamic en...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a leading firm by managing water/wastewater projects, consulting with municipalities, and maximizing funding sources. Lead a diverse team to deliver impactful solutions that enha...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing impactful water and wastewater projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure successful outcomes for municipalities while leading a collaborative and supportive...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $102K *

Grow your career with a team-focused environment, leading water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with municipalities to enhance community infrastructure, manage diverse projects, and deliver outstandi...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water/wastewater projects, collaborating with municipalities to deliver impactful solutions while managing budgets and client relationships effectively. Drive s...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects for municipalities, ensuring client satisfaction while achieving financial goals. Collaborate with a team of professionals to produce innovative solut...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with municipalities, manage diverse teams, and leverage funding sources to achieve successful outcomes while enhancing c...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading water/wastewater projects with municipalities, ensuring successful implementation and leveraging funding sources. Collaborate with a team to achieve client satisfaction whi...

Reposted yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and direct projects for planning, design, and construction of industrial water and wastewater facilities while mentoring project staff and managing complex engineering tasks...

Reposted yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional water/wastewater projects. Lead project management efforts, ensuring timely execution and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction while fostering client relationships and ensuring proje...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful municipal water and wastewater projects. Utilize your expertise to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and drive successful outcomes whi...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful municipal water and wastewater projects. Utilize your technical expertise and project management skills to guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality outco...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing engineering for diverse water projects. Lead multi-discipline teams, oversee budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while driving innovative solutions in water and was...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of water management by leading the design and optimization of treatment systems, ensuring compliance and safety while managing projects from conception to completion...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $200K *

Drive the design and management of water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing efficiency and environmental standards through innovative engineering solutions...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $200K *

Deliver innovative solutions in water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance. Lead design, optimize processes, and manage projects from conception to completion, enhancing public health and...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while managing projects from conception to completion in a dynamic environment...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while managing projects from conception to completion. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastruct...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budget and schedule while mentoring junior staff and implementing quality...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing water and wastewater construction projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while managing safety, quality, and team coordination for successful outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $225K *

Transform your career by leading multi-discipline water/wastewater projects. Drive growth, mentor teams, and build client relationships while enjoying autonomy and the potential for ownership in a thr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal water and wastewater projects, overseeing design, planning, and execution while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction and proje...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal water and wastewater projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to completion while ensuring client satisfa...

2 days ago

  •   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.