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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$90K - $110K *

Manage and lead construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaining c...

Aurora, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $202K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex marine and waterfront engineering projects, guiding teams through design phases, and ensuring technical excellence for public and private sector clients across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the technical authority for anaerobic wastewater treatment, driving innovation and optimization across a growing portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance biogas production an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $125K *

Drive the deployment of healthcare technology across multiple VA facilities, coordinating projects and ensuring readiness. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage timelines, resolve issues, and deliv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project administration and correspondence management, ensuring effective communication and compliance. Support project policies and enhance documentation workflows to dr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing rebar project execution from setup to completion, ensuring effective contract management, coordination, and communication with customers and project teams to deliver succ...

Fort Pierce, FLRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of construction by ensuring project compliance and safety. Collaborate with teams to monitor performance, resolve issues, and uphold quality standards while fostering strong relations...

Overland Park, KSRemote

3 days ago

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

$111K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading Agile delivery for technology modernization initiatives. Drive project planning, stakeholder coordination, and disciplined management to ensure multidisciplinary teams achi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $271K *

Help us lead and expand our hydraulic engineering practice, focusing on dams and levees. Collaborate with experts, manage complex projects, and drive business development while mentoring junior staff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading technology-driven manufacturing projects. Drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead project management efforts for electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution and adherence to safety protocols. Collaborate with teams to meet client objectives while managing b...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex, multi-phase initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain accountabil...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform complex data center projects by leading design and construction efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while managing multiple initiatives acros...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project financial performance by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams to enhance profitability and cash flow. Drive timely reporting and su...

Miami, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive growth in industrial accounts, leveraging your sales expertise to expand relationships and deliver innovative water treatment solutions that meet the needs of our customers an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Project Engineer, overseeing diverse projects from design to execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality standards and effective communication, driving conti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $126K *

Join our dynamic Engineering team to lead civil design projects, focusing on stormwater management and erosion control. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions while...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management for electronic security installations nationwide, ensuring high quality and compliance while effectively overseeing resources, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with mul...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your 15+ years of expertise in design and construction management to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relations...

Riverside, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $129K *

Manage a diverse portfolio of projects while leveraging technical expertise in electrical systems and project management to ensure successful execution and delivery for clients and stakeholders across...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$115K - $151K *

Transform technology operations by leading financial management, procurement, vendor oversight, and asset management. Drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence to enhance service deli...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$188K - $205K *

Empower the future of energy by leading complex natural gas power projects. Drive execution from development to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with d...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $96K *

Join a dynamic team to provide technical guidance and support in commercial water quality solutions. Engage with clients and industry groups, driving sales and customer satisfaction while influencing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K *

Elevate your career by overseeing electrical projects, managing field operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving efficiency and safety in high-voltage systems. Collaborate with teams...

Omaha, NERemote

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.