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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$84K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leveraging engineering expertise to analyze, design, and deliver innovative solutions for diverse civil projects, collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and regulato...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $87K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative civil projects, utilizing advanced software, and collaborating across disciplines to shape the future built environment while adhering to r...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of enterprise implementations in the medical device sector. Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring rigorous management of scope, timelines, and client relationships while adapting p...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support project management for retail bank construction, overseeing all phases from planning to completion. Engage with clients, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while conducting site visits acro...

Fort Lauderdale, FLRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Lead strategic initiatives within the Financial Management Group, focusing on client growth, project delivery, and team development while mentoring staff and enhancing service offerings in utility fin...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of power systems by managing protection design and coordination analyses for transmission systems, ensuring safety and reliability while guiding a skilled team in...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and expanding industrial water treatment accounts across Ohio and Indiana. Leverage your technical expertise and consultative selling skills to drive growth an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $110K *

Lead the charge in advancing telecommunications engineering by analyzing complex regulatory issues, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance on emerging technologies to enhance public safety...

Lacey, WARemote

Yesterday

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

$107K - $167K *

Shape the future of health and safety by leading compliance efforts across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams nationwide to ensure safe execution through planning, audits, and site evaluations...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $110K *

Engage in the successful delivery of automation projects, supporting execution through commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while de...

Muskogee, OKRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $94K *

Deliver exceptional project management expertise by overseeing complex initiatives, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while collaborating across teams and mentoring others to achieve clie...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $115K *

Drive successful client implementations by managing projects from inception to deployment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, on-budget delivery while interfacing with stakeholders and v...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading complex public sector deployments, ensuring seamless execution of Zero Trust solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve impactful business outc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project excellence by leading a diverse group of Project Managers. You'll optimize resources, enhance delivery outcomes, and foster high performance across critical VA initi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Drive growth in our Site Investigation and Remediation practice by leveraging your extensive environmental expertise, leading complex projects, and cultivating strategic client relationships across Ca...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Transform the environmental consulting landscape by leading site investigation and remediation efforts. Drive business growth, cultivate client relationships, and mentor emerging professionals while o...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$94K - $143K *

Lead the charge in developing structural designs using advanced modeling software. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create detailed drawings and resolve design challenges, ensuring timely...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead a national team of Sales Specialists to drive growth through effective sales execution, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Foster collaboration with regional teams while enhancing associate ca...

Norcross, GARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $110K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by managing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and internal con...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $126K *

Elevate your career by supporting diverse system studies in renewable energy projects. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, delivering technical expertise and leveraging advanced tools to ensure safe...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical design projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and codes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, constr...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Transform electrical engineering projects by leading design and analysis from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with standards a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical design for power systems. You'll manage projects from scoping to construction, ensuring compliance with standards while delivering high-quality designs and sup...

Reno, NVRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.