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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$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

$79K - $105K *

Accelerate project success by leading diverse teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring quality delivery within budget. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration in a dynamic...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

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

$88K - $121K *

Manage logistics for a complex federal program, ensuring timely, secure delivery of assets. Lead project activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain compliance while building strategic rela...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$83K - $104K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance your plumbing and fire protection design skills while collaborating on diverse commercial projects. Contribute to construction documents and specifications, ensuring q...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing electric utility substation construction. Ensure compliance with safety, budget, and scheduling goals while coordinating effectively with contractors and stakehol...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $125K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful capital projects. Collaborate across departments to manage contracts for construction and professional services, ensurin...

Leesburg, VARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$76K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving change by leading stakeholder engagement and adoption of Agile practices and Atlassian tools. This role blends communication strategy and organizational change management to...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $104K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client programs, driving operational excellence and strategic direction while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $170K *

Shape the future of environmental planning by leading complex CEQA reviews, managing multidisciplinary teams, and advising clients on sustainable practices. Drive impactful projects from inception to...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $95K *

Transform environmental compliance in supply chain services by managing assessments, audits, and training. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulations and enhance operational effi...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by driving strategic business development in the South-Central Division, focusing on client relationships and sales performance to achieve ambitious revenue targets and enhance market...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative municipal engineering solutions. You'll manage complex projects, oversee data analysis, and provide technical support while collaborating with int...

Durham, NCRemote

5 days ago

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

$170K - $184K *

Champion the delivery and strategic growth of government programs, leading cross-functional teams to drive excellence and innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service quality and finan...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $149K *

Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities in the Water industries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that enhance customer relationships and support sustaina...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of remediation services by leading CWM projects for federal clients. Collaborate with experts to develop strategies, manage budgets, and ensure quality in field operations while drivi...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative design solutions for power utility projects across North America, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement w...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Drive financial success by overseeing BIM project operations, managing budgets, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives while delivering comprehensive fi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex global clinical trials, overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards while managing budgets and timelines to exc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects for a federal agency, overseeing planning, execution, and close-out of facility upgrades and renovations while ensuring compliance and quality across...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

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

$73K - $98K *

Lead energy management initiatives by analyzing usage patterns and implementing best practices. Oversee Central Energy Plant operations, mentor staff, and ensure efficient facility management across m...

Newark, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering electric vehicle service center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines while managing documentation, onboarding, and project tracking in a fast-pace...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $145K *

Collaborate within a dedicated team to design and execute innovative civil engineering solutions for Mission Critical Data Center projects in a dynamic environment, engaging with diverse clients and d...

Cottage Grove, WIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving strategic project execution and mentoring talent. Leverage advanced data analytics to build impactful dashboards and navigate stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment w...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $108K *

Shape the future of fire protection engineering by designing innovative fire suppression and alarm systems for diverse, complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ens...

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.