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 *

Drive the future of electrical design by leading medium- and low-voltage projects, ensuring compliance with standards and codes while delivering high-quality, constructible packages. Collaborate acros...

Lake Mary, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing financial performance for diverse projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights, optimize cash flow, and enhance decision-making in a dynamic, pro...

Langley, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $160K *

Transform advanced semiconductor facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure compliance, quality, and innovation while utilizing cutting-edge AI...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Transform the future of technology by leading electrical design for advanced semiconductor facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, innovation, and quality in every p...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Drive innovative geotechnical solutions for mine waste management. Lead teams in designing and implementing projects, ensuring safety and compliance while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $126K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive field engineering excellence by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cutting-edge hardware systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design and ensure reliable operations in dyn...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $180K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative design engineering solutions for power projects. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to create impactful designs and ensure project success thro...

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6 days ago

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

$134K - $201K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative business solutions on time and within budget, while managing risks and fostering collaboration across departments to en...

Portland, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $195K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing high-voltage transmission projects, ensuring safety and quality while optimizing system performance and investment through innovative solutions...

Minnesota, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Oversee high voltage infrastructure projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with stakeholders for successful delivery and execution...

Minnesota, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic sourcing team, driving strategic initiatives, and shaping sourcing solutions for critical energy infrastructure projects. Your expertise will influence decis...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $111K *

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United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $164K *

Empower your career by leading the design and implementation of protective relay systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system protection across various energy sectors, ensuring complianc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Pioneer the management of MEP projects, ensuring seamless coordination and execution from start to finish. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety, quality, and efficiency while driving project succes...

Lexington, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $165K *

Lead advanced power system studies while mentoring engineers and driving innovative solutions for grid modernization and renewable energy integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and hig...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $162K *

Drive project success by leading design and construction phases, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing technical support and guidance in membrane systems. Collaborate across departments to optimize solutions, assist customers, and enhance product performance th...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $269K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in transforming product security. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security practices, drive risk management, and enhance secure design across applicat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of EV Charging Programs, managing project requirements and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure scalable and efficient fleet facility deplo...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

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.