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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$145K - $185K *

Grow your career with a leading specialty contractor managing complex heavy civil projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving project succ...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale mission-critical projects, ensuring strategic execution, financial performance, and team development. Drive client satisfaction and operational excellence in fa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $187K *

Lead the charge in strategic and operational excellence for substation engineering, overseeing project execution, team development, and client relationships to drive growth and ensure high-quality del...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $190K *

Drive the Integrated Operations Center, overseeing cybersecurity operations, fraud defense, and incident management. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection, operational resilience, an...

Lancaster, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead field operations on government and infrastructure projects nationwide. Oversee construction activities, manage subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality control for s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing team to enhance surface water quality standards and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, driving impactful outcomes for public health and the...

Flagstaff, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive risk management for commercial deals in Hydropower, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, enhancing project exe...

Brossard, QCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving growth in water treatment solutions by developing and managing strategic customer relationships across various industries. Leverage your technical sales expertise to enhance...

Azusa, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $130K *

Advance your career by developing and reviewing groundwater models for diverse projects. Collaborate with experts, mentor junior staff, and enhance ITASCA's hydrogeology practice while tackling comple...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect solutions that drive operational excellence across the orga...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K *

Transform communities through innovative civil engineering design. As a key technical lead, you'll drive impactful projects across various sectors, ensuring high-quality solutions while mentoring fell...

New Hampshire, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Drive project execution from planning to closeout, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Lead safety initiatives and manage resources effectively while cultivating client relationships and fos...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing earthwork construction initiatives, ensuring compliance and efficiency from planning to execution. Drive collaborative safety practices and foster relationships to...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $188K *

Pioneer a transformative Agile project management role overseeing large-scale software development. Lead coordination and execution across multiple teams and workstreams while ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $125K *

Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in hydrogeology by providing technical expertise, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. Drive complex projects in mine water management and groundwater analysis across N...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pre-construction workflows for hydrogen systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely project execution and regulatory compliance, driving efficiency an...

Johnstown, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing waterfront modernization and maintenance for naval systems. Oversee diverse teams, coordinate complex schedules, and ensure compliance with technical and safet...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $92K *

Elevate your career by analyzing and assessing wastewater systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure infrastructure integrity and provide actionable recommendations for repairs and rehabili...

Brampton, ONRemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by evaluating government departments, analyzing workflows, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance service delivery and efficiency across various functions an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$139K - $174K *

Lead structural design for complex projects, focusing on data centers and industrial facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior engine...

United StatesRemote

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.