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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$150K - $190K *

Drive project management excellence in high voltage power delivery, overseeing engineering teams and ensuring quality deliverables. Lead complex projects from initiation to closeout, fostering client...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $154K *

Lead complex projects to enhance organizational efficiency, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Drive strategic goals while ensuring compliance and fostering strong stakeholder re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $289K *

Champion growth in environmental services by leading business development, managing complex projects, and fostering client relationships in the power industry. Leverage your expertise to navigate regu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading engineering, construction, and commissioning efforts for water treatment plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and safety wh...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $115K *

Transform critical facilities by providing technical leadership in commissioning projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage schedules, and execute testing for complex electr...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $96K *

Transform cultural resource management by leading diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality while fostering collaboration. Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes i...

Pasadena, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing procurement operations while leading a skilled team. You'll implement process improvements and manage complex solicitations, ensuring efficiency and effective...

Beaverton, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading national infrastructure projects for financial services clients. Drive strategic objectives while managing multiple projects from initiation to...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients. Oversee planning, execution, and completion of renovations and upgrades, ensuring alignment with strategic o...

Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading national infrastructure renovations for financial services clients. Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic obje...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Champion NEPA/PD&E projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and driving client relationships. Leverage extensive experience in highway/bridge sectors to deliver innovative solutions and ensure pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in driving growth within the industrial market sector, leveraging client relationships and market intelligence to enhance profitability and pipeline strength across environmental servi...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $154K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative Ultra Pure Water solutions, managing client relationships and project lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored engineeri...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading innovative solutions in ultrapure water systems. Collaborate with global teams to manage proposals and engage clients, ensuring technical excellence and...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $89K *

Contribute to the successful commissioning of complex water treatment projects, ensuring optimal plant operations and customer satisfaction. Leverage technical expertise to resolve issues, implement i...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $89K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the commissioning of complex water treatment projects, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Leverage your technical expertise to resolve issues, optim...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $89K *

Unlock potential by leading complex service projects, ensuring effective commissioning, optimizing plant operations, and delivering exceptional customer support. This role demands strong technical ski...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $89K *

Transform complex services projects by leading commissioning efforts, optimizing plant operations, and ensuring exceptional customer support. Drive continuous improvement and manage customer issues ef...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental permitting for diverse energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and efficiency...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Support commercial engineering efforts by generating proposals, process designs, and managing project tasks. Collaborate with sales teams and vendors to enhance project success across various water tr...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $225K *

Oversee complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to achi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$145K - $222K *

Deliver impactful leadership by managing multi-discipline nuclear projects, ensuring alignment across teams, and guiding successful execution from design to closeout while maintaining client relations...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $100K *

Champion sustainable solutions by developing advanced chemical treatment programs, fostering customer relationships, and driving revenue growth while ensuring safety and operational excellence across...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.