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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$100K - $140K *

Join our team to design and manage innovative water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality while leading technical teams. This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to make a s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Champion complex water treatment projects from inception to completion, guiding a skilled team through design, vendor selection, and installation while ensuring technical and financial accountability...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and financial performance while man...

Glen Allen, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $155K *

Lead innovative water/wastewater projects, ensuring sustainability and efficiency. Oversee engineering tasks, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance resource...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $155K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater solutions while leading innovative projects that enhance community sustainability and resource management. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and collabor...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $155K *

Innovate solutions in water/wastewater engineering, leading projects that enhance sustainability and quality of life. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to tackle complex challenges and drive i...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading wastewater process engineering projects. Bring your expert knowledge in treatment systems to drive innovative solutions and support diverse projects while focusing on...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Lead construction management efforts for water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget while overseei...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $250K *

Manage construction projects by overseeing daily activities, ensuring quality, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes in water/wastewater infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through effective capital project management. Lead a skilled team, oversee major projects, and ensure compliance with engineering standa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful municipal water and wastewater projects by leading design and planning efforts, ensuring successful execution from assessment to construction management, while collaborating with diver...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment facilities through innovative mechanical processes; lead design projects, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables for complex sy...

Reposted yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading high-impact transportation drainage initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving innovative solutions from concept to completion while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role in environmental project management, where you'll lead investigations and remediation efforts, collaborate with experts, and foster client relationships while...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $168K *

Drive the successful delivery of water and wastewater construction projects, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, budget adherence, and timely exe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Deliver exceptional dewatering solutions by leading project execution, ensuring client satisfaction, and optimizing system performance while managing resources and timelines effectively...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion dewatering operations by ensuring project delivery meets client expectations, managing site activities, and optimizing system performance while maintaining profitability and safety standards...

North York, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us in leading complex water resources and transportation projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Provide technical direction, mentor teams, and ensure project success while f...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower collaborative engineering teams to design innovative water and wastewater facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing project timelines and budgets for successful outcomes...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of waste management by leading engineering projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to drive project success from design to co...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Elevate community infrastructures by leading the design and planning of municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver sustainable solutions that enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Support diverse environmental projects by coordinating investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges while enhancing your project management skills and te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory standards while ensuring pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $213K *

Lead the charge in managing drainage and stormwater projects, ensuring compliance and innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client ob...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$238K - $290K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading strategic initiatives and driving innovation across multidisciplinary teams. Foster collaboration to enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.