Wastewater Engineering Project Manager Jobs

Explore Wastewater Engineering Project Manager opportunities on Ladders, where jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. These roles bring together technical expertise, project leadership, and a commitment to protecting public health and the environment through reliable wastewater infrastructure.

What Does a Wastewater Engineering Project Manager Do?

Wastewater Engineering Project Managers lead projects involving treatment plants, collection systems, pumping stations, and related infrastructure. They guide work from planning and design through permitting, construction, commissioning, and delivery. Typical responsibilities include coordinating engineers and consultants, managing schedules and budgets, communicating with clients and public agencies, assessing project risks, and ensuring work meets applicable technical and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering, along with substantial experience delivering wastewater or water infrastructure projects. A Professional Engineer (PE) license may be required or preferred, depending on the position and jurisdiction. Valuable strengths include project and contract management, treatment process knowledge, regulatory coordination, client relations, team leadership, and clear communication.

Career Opportunities and Impact

Project managers may work for engineering consultancies, utilities, public agencies, or infrastructure firms. Projects can range from treatment plant upgrades and capacity expansions to collection system improvements, resilience planning, and regulatory compliance programs. The work offers an opportunity to lead complex teams and help communities maintain safe, dependable wastewater services.

Find Wastewater Engineering Project Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Ladders to discover vetted Wastewater Engineering Project Manager openings paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required experience, location, and compensation details, then identify opportunities that match your engineering background and leadership goals.

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$120K - $145K *

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Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $111K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team focused on geotechnical and environmental engineering projects, driving innovative designs, investigations, and solutions to support sustainable constr...

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3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Hydrogeologist, managing diverse hydrogeology and environmental projects. Leverage your expertise in groundwater modeling and field investigations to drive impa...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $154K *

Engage with clients as a technical expert, driving innovative water treatment solutions. Oversee proposal lifecycle, collaborate globally, and leverage engineering expertise to design custom ultrapure...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Pioneer innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions as a key technical contact, leading bid strategy and project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored clien...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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

$110K - $130K *

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Ohio, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects for a federal data analytics platform, ensuring operational excellence through effective communication, risk management, and collaboration across teams whi...

Virginia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

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3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

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1 week ago

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

$280K - $330K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $110K *

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Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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Knoxville, TNRemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading national infrastructure renovations for financial services clients. Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic obje...

Charlotte, NCRemote

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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Grayling, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

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Mount Pleasant, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

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Lapeer, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing complex aerospace construction initiatives. Oversee all phases from planning to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives while fostering collaboration an...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful project delivery by managing high-value EPC initiatives. Oversee project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring they meet budget, safety, and schedule requirements whi...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing personnel and operational execution across critical Navy training programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and ensure successful program del...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$178K - $195K *

Lead critical recovery and rebuild projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and stakeholder needs while coordinating with various agencies and contractors in a fas...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$202K - $289K *

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Wastewater Engineering Project Manager do?question toggle

    They lead wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through permitting, construction, and delivery. Their work often includes managing teams, schedules, budgets, client relationships, and regulatory coordination.

  • What qualifications are typically required for wastewater engineering project manager jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for a degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering and significant experience with wastewater projects. A PE license may be required or preferred, depending on the employer and location.

  • Where do Wastewater Engineering Project Managers work?question toggle

    They may work for engineering consulting firms, municipal or regional utilities, government agencies, and infrastructure companies.

  • What types of projects might these managers oversee?question toggle

    Common projects include wastewater treatment plant upgrades, facility expansions, collection system improvements, pumping stations, resilience initiatives, and regulatory compliance programs.

  • How can I find Wastewater Engineering Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings, then review each listing's compensation, location, qualifications, and responsibilities to find roles that fit your experience.