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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$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic technology initiatives across business domains. As a Program Manager, you'll align projects with objectives, manage interdependencies, and ensure successful delive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$134K - $205K *

Drive the commissioning process for power plants, ensuring peak performance and safety. Lead on-site activities, collaborate with teams, and implement protocols for mechanical equipment testing and op...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $124K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $150K *

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Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $144K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $169K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $116K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Support the design of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects. Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to enha...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engineer cutting-edge electrical systems for large-scale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving innovation in design and...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation in electrical engineering by designing cutting-edge systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-impact projects while ensuring compliance with industry standar...

Arlington, VARemote

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

$80K - $95K *

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Atlanta, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and advanc...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$146K - $229K *

Lead a dynamic analytics team to create trusted measures, ensure actionable insights, and foster partnerships for data integrity and impact measurement across business functions...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions while leading project teams in the design and optimization of power systems. Collaborate with clients across diverse sectors, ensuring technical ex...

Rm Of Sherwood, SKRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $133K *

Champion your analytical skills by managing budgets and financial planning for key city departments. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational success and drive impactful decision-making in a dyna...

San Marcos, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for Field Engineering projects, acting as the key liaison among internal teams and customers. Oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions to meet...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in deploying and managing complex network installations, ensuring quality control and effective project execution while collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to meet ope...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.