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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$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality HVAC projects. Oversee technical coordination, manage project milestones, and ensure seamless communication among stakeholders while driving pro...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on environmental permitting. Support diverse projects across New England, leveraging your expertise in regulatory compliance and public engageme...

Chelmsford, MARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Shape impactful health initiatives by providing expert project management support to the CDC's Office of the Director, ensuring effective prioritization, coordination, and execution of programs in a d...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental remediation projects, focusing on system design, operations, and data management. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure effective solutions for...

Alabama, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic design team in managing mechanical systems for diverse construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the contract administration phase...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence as you manage environmental services projects, ensuring successful client engagements through strategic planning, team training, and program development. Driv...

New Orleans, LARemote

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

$77K - $118K *

Elevate project delivery by managing cost and schedule reporting for semiconductor construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and effective co...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to support semiconductor projects by managing cost and schedule reporting. Collaborate with engineering and procurement to ensure accurate project delivery and enhance organization...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$57K - $108K *

Transform water meter projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely execution. Collaborate with stakeholders and subcontractors to deliver high-quality results while maintaining eff...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management across all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring fellow Project Managers for continu...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative civil designs for utility-scale solar and battery projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create site layouts, grading, and drainage plans, ensuring compliance and ef...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $92K *

Join a dynamic team as you support project execution and management for USACE maintenance tasks. Collaborate with stakeholders, track performance metrics, and guide project teams to ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the delivery of large-scale data center projects, overseeing field operations, client coordination, and compliance across multiple sites. Drive project success through effective management of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex client engagements, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and effective resource utilization while navigating challenges in a dynamic environment. Empower te...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $135K *

Join us to build and scale a high-performing PMO, leading project management initiatives while developing talent and establishing processes that enhance client delivery and satisfaction in the public...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading hydrogeology and environmental projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex groundwater challenges, ensuring technical excellence and client sati...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $124K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results while developin...

Itasca, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $181K *

Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$148K - $178K *

Transform municipal services by leading complex projects and optimizing the Accela Civic Platform. Drive innovation in permitting and development processes while ensuring compliance and enhancing cust...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $126K *

Take ownership of managing construction projects, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery while collaborating with vendors and adhering to guidelines. Drive process improvements and maintain comprehensive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing global power generation operations. You'll support fleet management, enhance O&M standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse por...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.