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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$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to lead electric utility construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards. Oversee contractor activities and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex data center projects, managing $5M-$8M in revenue, and ensuring successful execution across teams. Collaborate globally with clients and stakeholders while driving...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $132K *

Take ownership of multiple projects across various phases in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and drivi...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$104K - $117K *

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North Andover, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

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North Andover, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $145K *

Lead safety compliance initiatives and ensure project personnel adhere to health and safety regulations on environmental projects. Collaborate with teams to conduct safety briefings and audits while m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $113K *

Champion innovative civil/site engineering solutions for energy projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical designs from planning through construction, ensuring complianc...

Columbus, OHRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K *

Transform the future of trenchless rehabilitation by leading innovative projects, managing teams, and driving business development. Leverage your extensive experience to deliver high-quality engineeri...

Miamisburg, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $208K *

Accelerate progress at a leading procurement organization by driving transformation, managing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver measurable v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive success in a dynamic environment...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

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Louisville, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $166K *

Take ownership of air quality projects, leading permitting and compliance efforts for diverse industries. Utilize your expertise in regulatory strategy and modeling to enhance client relationships and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $147K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $205K *

Drive the development of safety-critical autonomous systems, ensuring robust safety performance through hazard analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Contribute to innovative solution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Champion innovative energy solutions by developing Energy Conservation Measures and Facility Improvement Measures. Collaborate with teams to analyze utility consumption, create project timelines, and...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$263K - $395K *

Transform the technical landscape by defining and delivering innovative solutions, mentoring engineers, and shaping strategic initiatives to enhance system architecture and performance across the orga...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as an Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer, engaging in diverse projects from design to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage project quality, and contribu...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects with clarity and control. Drive client success through effective management of scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across diverse...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform federal planning and permitting services by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while fostering i...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$87K - $108K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative electrical solutions. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving quality an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.