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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$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing environmental permitting projects across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance and natural resource assessments to drive su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of environmental permitting and natural resource management. Lead multi-disciplinary projects while collaborating with experts to achieve regulatory compliance acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by tackling diverse projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and enhance your technical expertise while driving impactful solutions t...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative water and wastewater solutions, driving impactful infrastructure projects that enhance community growth. Collaborate with a talented team, tackle engineering challenges, and shape A...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team overseeing job site management, from staffing and scheduling to subcontractor relations. Lead project delivery, ensuring quality, safety, and budget adherence, while fostering long...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement across multiple initia...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful water treatment projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative solutions for municipal clients while mentoring junior eng...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Inspire change by leading complex remediation projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with clients and regulators to achieve successful project outcomes while mentoring junior staff and ensuring...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading multi-discipline teams in the planning, design, and construction of vital water infrastructure projects, fostering client relationships while driving strategic growth an...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $125K *

Engineer impactful water and wastewater projects by overseeing all phases, from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards, while fostering communication am...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Manage and coordinate complex water and wastewater projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to budget, milestones, and quality standards while collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Take ownership of diverse water and wastewater projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, quality, and budget constraints...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovative water and wastewater projects! As a key Project Manager, you will lead complex initiatives ensuring timely and successful delivery within budget while fostering c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $160K *

Manage complex flood resilience projects with a focus on stormwater management. Leverage technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor junior staff and foster growth within the team while delive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing diverse construction projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective operations and project management, key metrics utilization, and stakeholde...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Explore a leadership role in municipal engineering, managing impactful projects from planning to implementation while fostering client relationships and expanding services across communities in Wester...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing complex environmental compliance programs for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, lead teams, and ensure adherence to regulations whil...

Yesterday

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

$147K - $170K *

Lead transformative engineering initiatives by overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, establishing standards, and ensuring technical excellence in water supply infrastructure management while engaging w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team focused on innovative water and wastewater solutions, enhancing environmental sustainability. Play a key role in delivering quality engineering projects that improve community reso...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex projects across diverse sectors, overseeing all phases from initiation to closeout. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality delivery while...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of complex projects across multifaceted industries by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction in regulated environments...

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3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $225K *

Lead the charge in providing technical expertise and project management for diverse water resources projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client solutions and drive sustainable...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing water treatment projects by ensuring quality and compliance. In this pivotal role, you'll lead QA/QC initiatives, coordinate teams, and drive solutions for co...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of diverse projects by leading teams, managing costs, and fostering client relationships. Ensure successful project delivery through strategic planning and personnel development while a...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Innovate in water and wastewater treatment by managing capital improvement projects, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring quality design deliverables while enhancing public relations and commun...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.