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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$88K - $105K *

Manage water resources projects from planning to construction. Lead multidisciplinary teams ensuring high-quality solutions while overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with clien...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us in leading critical environmental projects that drive growth in the Kansas City area. Utilize your project management skills while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead civil engineering projects, mentor staff, and enhance client relationships. Drive project success while collaborating across teams and expanding our regional presence in a...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance, and leading teams. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders while driving business development and mentoring staff...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer environmental project management by overseeing due diligence and site investigations for diverse clients, ensuring compliance and delivering superior project outcomes through effective team co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team focusing on innovative water solutions and infrastructure. This role involves designing, reviewing, and providing support for water and wastewater treatment projects while mentorin...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead preconstruction efforts for major water/wastewater projects, collaborating with teams to develop strategies, manage budgets, and ensure successful project execution while fostering strong client...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role leading preconstruction phases on major water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize strategies, manage operations, and foster client...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead preconstruction efforts for major water/wastewater projects, driving strategy and collaboration across teams. Leverage technical expertise to optimize project delivery and foster strong client re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of water treatment by leading preconstruction phases on major collaborative delivery projects. Leverage your expertise to optimize planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage environmental remediation programs for Oil and Gas clients, ensuring compliance, fostering stakeholder relationships, and driving project success through innovat...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental remediation programs for Oil and Gas clients. Drive performance, oversee compliance with state regulations, and build strong teams to ensure project s...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a strategic role managing complex environmental remediation programs for Oil and Gas clients. Lead teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster key client relationships to ac...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Grow your career with a strategic role managing complex environmental remediation programs. Focus on regulatory compliance and client satisfaction while leading a team of professionals and driving bus...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations and maintenance activities, managing a diverse team to ensure quality repairs, safety, and efficiency at the facility. Foster communication between staff...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $142K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Water Reclamation Plant Operator, where you'll coordinate operations, lead a team of operators, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for water treat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $200K *

Shape the future of groundwater management as a senior technical leader, guiding complex modelling projects globally. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, drive innovation, and elevate WSP's capa...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $191K *

Elevate groundwater modelling practices by providing strategic leadership and innovative solutions. Collaborate globally on impactful projects, mentor professionals, and drive technical excellence in...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical leader, guiding global groundwater modelling projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, advance best practices, and drive innovation while shaping...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $152K *

Lead construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. Collaborate with clients, engineers, and contractors to navigate challenges and del...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $152K *

Oversee diverse construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. Collaborate with clients, engineers, and contractors to navigate chall...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead construction activities across diverse projects, ensuring alignment with safety, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with teams to manage risks, oversee contractors, and drive successful project ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic planning for a water utility. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess priorities, design actionable plans, and ensure alignment with long-term goals while enhanci...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule while maintaining strong client communication and overseeing project teams for successful...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading municipal infrastructure and civil engineering projects, coordinating teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery from proposal through constr...

London, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.