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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$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative municipal drinking water projects, focusing on lead service line replacements and infrastructure improvements. Oversee project execution, mentor teams, and str...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Elevate municipal water projects by leading innovative solutions in drinking water infrastructure. Manage multidisciplinary teams, enhance client relationships, and drive project success from planning...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage wastewater infrastructure projects from scope definition to closeout, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. Collaborate with engineers and contractors while maintaining regulatory comp...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of our team by driving innovative projects and leading cross-functional collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy and enhance operational efficiency across...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Contribute to the planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater systems, leading projects and teams while ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction in a hybrid work environment...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining water and wastewater engineering by leading innovative projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance systems and manage diverse teams while ensuring quality delivery and c...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $150K *

Transform the future of water management by leading innovative projects in water/wastewater systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance team capabilities while ensuring quality delivery and client sat...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, providing technical expertise and oversight. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality designs and solutions for water distribut...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing water/wastewater systems through technical expertise, project management, and client engagement, while overseeing design and construction processes for diverse projects in...

Yesterday

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

$125K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading sustainable municipal water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing client relationships and driving business...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage water projects across Utah, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while identifying new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of stormwater projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while addressing challenges and d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing wastewater treatment projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors while ensuring safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team with opportunities f...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $225K *

Transform your career by leading multi-discipline water/wastewater projects. Drive growth, mentor teams, and build client relationships while enjoying autonomy and the potential for ownership in a thr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Lead project execution, manage budgets and schedules, and cultivate strong client relationships acros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $141K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal water and wastewater projects. Lead diverse initiatives from planning to construction, while mentoring junior staff and driving client relationships...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $162K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal water and wastewater projects, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Grow into a leadership role while delivering quality solutions for clients in Up...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $141K *

Transform municipal water and wastewater projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Drive innovation and growth in a collaborative environment while mentoring jun...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $151K *

Lead municipal water and wastewater projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality and efficiency while driving business growth and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multi-discipline teams. Drive project deliverables, budgets, and schedules to meet client exp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $151K *

Lead transformative water and wastewater projects, driving innovative solutions and mentoring talent while enhancing client partnerships and advancing your career in sustainable engineering...

4 weeks ago

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

$107K - $151K *

Join a team that's shaping resilient communities by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Utilize your expertise to drive innovative solutions, mentor talent, and strengthen client partners...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction while fostering client relationships and ensuring proje...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful municipal water and wastewater projects. Utilize your expertise to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and drive successful outcomes whi...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful municipal water and wastewater projects. Utilize your technical expertise and project management skills to guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality outco...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

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

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.