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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$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales in industrial cleaning and waste services. Build relationships, manage proposals, and ensure project execution while maintaining safety and profitability across the C...

Rockford, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $175K *

Drive capital improvement projects across a national student housing portfolio, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Lead project teams, manage scopes, and deliver high-impact r...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

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Lexington, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

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Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage project performance and execution, ensuring timely delivery and financial success. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving infras...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion project success by managing performance, schedules, and financials. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe execution and effective problem-solving while maintaining strong relationships with s...

Aurora, CORemote

3 weeks ago

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

$73K - $128K *

Lead diverse project teams to deliver exceptional results, ensuring alignment with client objectives and maintaining high standards throughout the project lifecycle. Drive quality assurance and risk m...

Indianapolis, INRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $196K *

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United StatesRemote

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

$80K - $120K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$119K - $143K *

Elevate public infrastructure by leading critical capital projects, overseeing design and delivery from concept to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes while ma...

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

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $225K *

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1 week ago

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

$135K - $190K *

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Vancouver, BCRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $170K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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Nebraska, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful large-scale projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while fostering strong custom...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Advance environmental restoration initiatives for federal clients by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $175K *

Drive the expansion of PMO services in the utility sector, leading a multidisciplinary team while fostering executive relationships and enhancing project delivery. Leverage extensive industry expertis...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful projects in electric utility by managing engineering design, client coordination, and business development. Leverage your expertise to enhance project scope, budget, and schedule while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $138K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex, multi-phase initiatives. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely completion while aligning outcomes with client expectations an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.