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 *

Lead impactful water and wastewater projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring quality delivery while mentoring junior team members and managing stakeholder relationships effectively...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading civil engineering projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving business growth. This role offers a chance to shape project outcomes and influence the future of our...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform mission-critical projects by leading teams to deliver multimillion-dollar solutions. Manage subcontractors, develop best practices, and ensure technical excellence in Data Centers and Power...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $168K *

Unlock your potential as a key technical leader, managing complex civil engineering projects, guiding junior engineers, and ensuring project reliability and efficiency through innovative design and cl...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $168K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering as you manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure structural reliability and cost-effectiveness through your expertise in water...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $168K *

Unlock new possibilities as a Senior Civil Engineer managing complex projects while leading a team. Leverage your expertise in water, wastewater, and stormwater design, ensuring structural reliability...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $168K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, oversee teams, ensure structural integrity, and mentor junior engineers while fostering client relationships and advancing innovative solutions in resource...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $168K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading large-scale civil projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring structural reliability while managing client relationships and driving innovation in design...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion complex engineering and construction projects across diverse sectors, ensuring successful delivery from planning to closeout. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with client goals and project scope from initiation to closeout. Foster collaboration and ove...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of project delivery in healthcare and industrial markets. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfa...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $118K *

Transform communities by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative water and wastewater solutions. Leverage your expertise in mechanical process design to enhance critical infrastructure and suppor...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to sustainable water resource management. In this role, you'll leverage stormwater management expertise to drive innovative solutions for transportation and site developme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative stormwater management solutions. Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts for diverse municipal and transportation projects while collaborating with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative stormwater management solutions for sustainable water resource projects. Collaborate with teams on hydrologic modeling and regulatory compliance while managing multiple projects in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading innovative water resource solutions in transportation and site development. Utilize your stormwater management expertise in a collaborative and impact-driven environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading water resource projects and mentoring engineers. Oversee planning, design, and construction, while ensuring stakeholder communication and business development. Collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $150K *

Lead innovative drainage projects, ensuring compliance and quality while managing client relations and project teams. Drive technical excellence in flood control and roadway drainage design, deliverin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine infrastructure by leading electrical design for water/wastewater projects. You'll provide technical guidance, enhance client relationships, and drive business development initiatives, ensuri...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing innovative process systems for high purity gases, chemicals, and biologics, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept to construction with minimal supervision...

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

$128K - $175K *

Join a team that leverages advanced technical expertise to drive innovative infrastructure solutions for public sector clients. Collaborate on diverse projects, enhance service delivery, and pave the...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $175K *

Optimize water resource projects by harnessing advanced hydraulic modeling and technical expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to improve infrastructure, enhance service delivery, and ensure effec...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $191K *

Manage and optimize water infrastructure projects by leading hydraulic modeling efforts, developing technical reports, and collaborating with clients to enhance service delivery for public sector clie...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of water infrastructure by leading diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective water and wastewater solutions while ensur...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects by leading design and execution efforts, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring client satisfaction through strong communication...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.