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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$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you oversee project execution, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate closely with project managers and subcontractors to deliver high-value cons...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Champion water resources initiatives by leading client engagements, driving project excellence, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. This role emphasizes strategic growth and technical oversight in...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $91K *

Elevate your career as a Design Engineer, focusing on innovative water/wastewater solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, analyze, and improve systems, ensuring compliance with environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing watershed health through innovative water resources engineering. Lead complex projects focused on stream restoration, hydraulic design, and community resilien...

Today

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

$119K - $170K *

Champion innovative water resource solutions by leading complex projects that enhance watershed health and community resilience. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful hydrauli...

Today

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

$165K - $191K *

Unlock potential by leading complex water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance. Drive client relationships and project success while managing multidisciplinary teams in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the wastewater process direction and design at the Water Design Center, collaborating closely with clients and teams. Lead projects through all phases, ensuring quality design of municipal water...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform wastewater treatment solutions through engineering leadership, driving innovative designs from conceptualization to detailed execution while mentoring a talented team and ensuring project qu...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading complex environmental remediation projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll drive project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with experts to tackl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental remediation projects, providing technical and project leadership while fostering client relationships and mentoring a multidisciplinary team across th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative environmental remediation projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions. Drive client engagement and project management across the Midwest, ensuring co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K *

Lead the charge in planning and managing stormwater and utility projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective coordination with stakeholders. Elevate infrastructure quality through expert eng...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $155K *

Transform water infrastructure projects by leading civil design efforts, managing teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solution...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $155K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring project quality and timelines while mentoring...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading civil engineering design efforts for diverse water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, quality, and effective project deliver...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage in managing transportation projects from planning to delivery, fostering client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving organizational growth within a dynamic team environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage municipal engineering projects, develop client relationships, and deliver quality solutions in water resources. Collaborate with professionals to enhance infrastructu...

Reposted today

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower progress at the intersection of environmental science and project management. Lead multidisciplinary teams in navigating complex permitting processes while driving business development and ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $107K *

Manage complex remediation projects by collaborating with a skilled team to ensure regulatory compliance and safety while delivering high-quality consulting services to clients across diverse contamin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative sediment remediation solutions, leading projects that meet regulatory standards while delivering value to clients. Collaborate with teams to design and implement effective strategi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform water resources engineering by leading innovative projects and mentoring talent. Collaborate with experts to expand services and drive client engagement in the Kansas City region, making a s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $167K *

Support diverse water projects by applying advanced engineering techniques, leading design efforts, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment focused on innovative solutions and profes...

2 weeks ago

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

$129K - $212K *

Lead comprehensive infrastructure financing initiatives, enhancing client operations through strategic financial planning and risk management, while mentoring less experienced colleagues to promote gr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize construction oversight for water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards. Leverage extensive experience in treatment plant construction to monitor activit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage stormwater operations to enhance flood risk management, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating effective planning, design, and maintenance of drainage systems to protect natural...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

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.