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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering specialty water and mechanical construction projects. Oversee operations, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering strong client relationships a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $172K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects for public utilities, ensuring effective planning, design, and construction phases while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff to...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary efforts while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and client expectations. Mentor junior...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee water/wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding engineers and technical staff in design, construction oversight, and client coordination to deliver impactful solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform municipal water and wastewater treatment through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, evaluate, and optimize treatment facilities, ensuring c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $225K *

Drive project success by leading teams, managing schedules, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality results while fostering a culture of safety and incl...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $225K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Oversee project planning, risk management, and team development while fostering a...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing water and wastewater construction projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while managing safety, quality, and team coordination for successful outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing wastewater solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to lead design projects, mentor junior staff, and enhance client relationships while contributing to...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $130K *

Shape your career by leading wastewater design projects, mentoring engineers, and driving innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable water practice...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Oversee the successful delivery of water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and resources while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring safety and quality standards are m...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $129K *

Optimize King County's recycled water initiatives by managing projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance sustainability and resource recovery efforts across wastewat...

1 week ago

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

$161K - $274K *

Lead and manage water solutions projects, fostering client relationships and ensuring strategic execution for successful outcomes and financial success within the local office...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and executing strategic water projects, ensuring operational excellence and financial success in a dynamic engineering environment. Foster team develop...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Lead the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects, managing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality, cost control, and timely e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $142K *

Play a key role in advancing Water/Wastewater projects by leading planning, design, and execution efforts. Mentor emerging engineers while fostering client relationships and ensuring project success t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading civil engineering projects in municipal water and wastewater systems, collaborating with skilled teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensuring...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $135K *

Transform wastewater treatment processes by leading projects that enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster collaboration with clients and experts. Leverage your engineering experti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $152K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative water and environmental projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver resilient solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensurin...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater planning by leading project teams, enhancing client relationships, and driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment focused on growth and innovation...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $171K *

Lead the charge in advancing innovative water strategies for data centers, overseeing complex regulatory programs, mentoring teams, and driving growth in environmental compliance services across multi...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Champion innovative water strategies for data centers, leading due diligence, compliance, and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive growth and ensure regulatory adheren...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by managing complex water strategy initiatives for data centers. Leverage multidisciplinary expertise to drive compliance, mentor teams, and support national clie...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative water strategy initiatives for data centers. Drive compliance, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance environmental solutions nationwide...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Empower the future of water management by leading innovative strategies for data center projects. Drive compliance, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance environmental solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.