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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$85K - $100K *

Engage and strengthen community through volunteer management and operational support. Drive initiatives that enhance collaboration between staff, member associations, and volunteers, ensuring impactfu...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead transportation projects focused on highway, bridge, and traffic improvements. Collaborate with various stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and engage in business development. A dynamic role requir...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$82K - $138K *

Explore exciting large-scale water projects, leading design and construction phases. Engage in collaboration, technical development, and client interactions while driving project success across multip...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex civil engineering projects, managing teams to deliver land development plans for diverse clients while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and mentorship of junior engin...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $125K *

Transform industrial water treatment processes by leading electrical and controls design. Collaborate with teams to develop automation strategies, oversee system architecture, and ensure seamless inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in pipeline and facilities projects. Leverage your expertise to manage complex midstream initiatives, ensuring compliance and delivering value from concept throug...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Drive project success by leading teams in cost management, planning, and quality assurance. Oversee project lifecycle from startup to close-out while fostering client relationships and ensuring safety...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading teams in cost management, planning, and quality assurance. Oversee project lifecycle from startup to close-out, ensuring strong client relationships and effective pers...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary projects and driving business development while ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction in a collaborative env...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative wastewater solutions by leading design projects, guiding teams, and developing services. Leverage your expertise to mentor staff and navigate industry trends while ensuring quality...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

Optimize drainage and stormwater infrastructure projects by leading design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions for public and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Optimize project success by leading comprehensive commissioning efforts across critical facilities, managing all phases from planning to turnover, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Execute commissioning project leadership, ensuring quality assurance and testing for high-reliability facilities. Manage schedules, budgets, and foster strong client relationships through collaborativ...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance your engineering skills in structural analysis and design for dams and hydraulic structures. Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, conduct site inspections, and pre...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $210K *

Elevate water treatment solutions by applying innovative design strategies and technical expertise. Collaborate on complex projects ensuring optimal treatment processes while mentoring junior engineer...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive growth and technical excellence by leading our hydropower electrical team, overseeing project management, fostering career development, and ensuring high-quality delivery across diverse projects...

Reposted today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee land development projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships. Drive innovation and sustainability in urban infrastruct...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Empower communities by leading water infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with a skilled team. Take charge of budgets, schedules, and client communications to e...

Colorado, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K - $200K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading process engineering initiatives, driving innovation, and optimizing solutions across diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure o...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$169K - $220K *

Lead the charge in strategic process engineering for water treatment systems, driving innovation and operational excellence across diverse markets. Build high-performing teams to deliver scalable solu...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $200K *

Lead the charge in process engineering excellence, driving innovative water treatment solutions while managing high-performing teams to meet market demands and enhance operational efficiency across di...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse civil engineering projects, coordinating teams, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while collaborating with clients and stakeholders on innovative inf...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Tackle complex utility projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely deliverables. Collaborate closely with clients to enhance project execution and support team de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex construction projects, ensuring high-quality execution from conception to delivery while managing diverse teams and fostering strong client relationships across v...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Engage with municipal clients to lead water/wastewater treatment projects, overseeing design, budget, and quality control while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring exceptional ser...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.