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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex renewable energy projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project success from development through...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $90K *

Engage in innovative structural design projects, focusing on renewable energy solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets while enhancing your expertis...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy through innovative civil engineering solutions. Contribute to the design of structures and bridges while managing projects and enhancing your...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Transform the Southwest's waste management landscape by leading design and project management for Transfer Stations and MRFs. Drive business development and foster team growth while ensuring technical...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $205K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading high-voltage transmission line projects. Drive technical excellence, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project success through effective planning, design...

Lake Oswego, ORRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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Hillsboro, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

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Freeport, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $144K *

Lead the charge in coordinating on-site commissioning activities, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and successful project delivery. This senior role requires strong technical expertise and leader...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as you lead engineering teams in high voltage substation projects, ensuring quality and efficiency from design to completion while collaborating with key stakeholders and managin...

Maine, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing high-impact projects, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Deliver technical leadership in high-voltage transmission line projects, ensuring excellence in planning, design, and execution. Collaborate across teams, mentor staff, and uphold quality standards wh...

Meridian, IDRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact commercial data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving opera...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Innovate technology strategy and operations, leading a team to enhance product lifecycle and client solutions. Collaborate with executives to implement AI tools and ensure effective vendor management...

Greensboro, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $165K *

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United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $110K *

Empower project success by leading initiatives that align with business goals. Collaborate with teams to develop implementation plans, track progress, and ensure compliance, all while fostering a high...

Irvine, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower our Construction Management team by overseeing rail project operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractor activities to deliver successful infrastructure outco...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving successful ERP and CRM software implementations. Lead projects, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery while achieving sales and profit targets. Collaborate with stake...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Explore a vital role in leading remediation projects, leveraging engineering design expertise to deliver impactful solutions across diverse sites while managing multiple tasks in a dynamic consulting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of diverse projects, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, from planning to closure. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing budgets and stakeholder comm...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K - $138K *

Join a team that's driving transformative change in revenue cycle operations. Lead strategic projects to enhance financial performance, optimize processes, and improve patient experiences while collab...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$200K - $220K *

Innovate business development strategies to expand market presence in Nevada. Drive relationships with key stakeholders in pipeline and underground water infrastructure projects, generating opportunit...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.