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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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.