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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$180K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

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$120K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $115K *

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$128K - $192K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $222K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $143K *

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$108K - $130K *

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$247K - $345K *

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$150K - $164K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $231K *

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$80K - $155K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $193K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

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Metairie, LARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives across the organization. Lead cross-functional projects, analyze complex challenges, and implement scalable solutions to optimize perf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $125K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

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Quebec, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.