Water/Wastewater Project Manager Jobs

Explore Water/Wastewater Project Manager jobs on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. These leaders guide projects that help communities and businesses manage essential water and wastewater infrastructure, from treatment facilities and distribution systems to collection networks and resilience upgrades.

What Water/Wastewater Project Managers Do

Project managers oversee work from planning and design through permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Responsibilities may include defining scope and schedules, managing budgets and contracts, coordinating engineers and contractors, tracking risks, communicating with clients and public agencies, and ensuring projects meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Common Projects and Employers

Roles may focus on drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, stormwater systems, water reuse, flood protection, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Employers include engineering and consulting firms, construction companies, utilities, municipalities, industrial organizations, and environmental services providers.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and a working knowledge of project controls, procurement, contracts, and applicable regulations. Requirements vary by employer and role; some positions may prefer an engineering degree, a professional engineering license, or certifications such as PMP.

Find Water/Wastewater Project Manager Jobs

Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, employers, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities to lead projects with lasting public and environmental impact.

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$95K - $140K *

Manage and oversee large-scale water filtration and treatment projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while developing client relationships and providing technical support throughout proje...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $176K *

Lead complex water resources projects, integrating technical and commercial strategies while guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, execution, and client engagement to ensure successful del...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new Water/Wastewater practice across California, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and project oversight while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to del...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Transform the future of water/wastewater engineering by leading practice growth, client development, and strategic initiatives across California. Leverage your expertise to establish a trusted enginee...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in expanding a Water/Wastewater practice. Drive strategic development, client relationships, and project oversight while leveraging your expertise to establish...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead multimillion-dollar projects in the Mission Critical sector, managing teams and subcontractors to deliver critical systems for Data Centers and Power Plants across North America. Drive...

Edmonton, ABRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by managing small to mid-sized municipal water projects. Lead from inception to delivery, fostering client relationships and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure high-qualit...

Memphis, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex multi-disciplinary projects to achieve client goals, overseeing contracting, risk management, and deliverable production, while supporting program growth and commun...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex water treatment projects. As a Project Manager, you'll guide a skilled team, ensuring project success from initiation to completion while maintaining quality...

Oakville, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative water management solutions in mining projects. Leverage your expertise in hydrological analysis and design to enhance environmental sustainability while collaborating with mul...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Innovate solutions as a Water Resources Engineer, tackling hydrologic and hydraulic challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful renewable energy and infrastructure...

Minnesota, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $241K *

Deliver transformative transportation solutions by leading project teams, enhancing community infrastructure, and ensuring excellence in project execution through strategic planning and collaboration...

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Reposted yesterday

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

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale transportation engineering projects, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex projects, ensuring adherence to policies, quality standards, and financial targets. Drive team development and process improvements while managing stakeholder relations a...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading complex, cross-functional projects. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring team members and enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $154K *

Champion the successful execution of field projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards while leading teams and coordinating with stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive environmental solutions by applying scientific principles to analyze data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate with project teams to execute fieldwork and suppor...

Omaha, NERemote

1 week ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead transformative highway projects that enhance transportation networks and community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning through delivery...

Hartford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $130K *

Lead complex public-sector consulting projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across multidisciplinary teams and initiatives...

Alabama, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning, executio...

Alaska, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform project management by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative land development solutions. Ensure project success through effective scope, schedule, and budget management while...

Kansas City, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Contribute to the design and analysis of vital water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients to deliver...

Rancho Cordova, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Water/Wastewater Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Water/Wastewater Project Manager plans and delivers water infrastructure projects, coordinating teams, budgets, schedules, contracts, stakeholders, and compliance from early planning through construction and completion.

  • What types of projects might these managers oversee?question toggle

    Projects can include water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, stormwater systems, water reuse initiatives, flood protection, and infrastructure upgrades or rehabilitation.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Water/Wastewater Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value infrastructure project delivery experience, leadership, communication, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management. Some roles may require or prefer an engineering degree, a PE license, or PMP certification.

  • Where do Water/Wastewater Project Managers work?question toggle

    They may work for engineering and consulting firms, utilities, municipalities, construction companies, industrial organizations, or environmental services providers.

  • Can I find Water/Wastewater Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including relevant project management roles when available.