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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$96K - $140K *

Drive innovative water strategy initiatives nationwide, overseeing due diligence, sourcing, and compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading innovative water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and deliver sustainable solutions for dive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Join us to lead innovative water and wastewater projects, driving strategic initiatives and regulatory compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining water strategy initiatives nationwide. Drive innovative solutions in water supply, wastewater management, and regulatory compliance for advanced manufacturing and industr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Shape the future of water management by leading innovative projects in water and wastewater strategies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for industrial clien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of water management by leading innovative projects in water supply, treatment, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions for industrial...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Play a key role in managing multi-million dollar water infrastructure projects, driving business development, client engagement, and project execution while mentoring staff and enhancing team performa...

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

$140K - $168K *

Drive the successful delivery of water and wastewater construction projects, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, budget adherence, and timely exe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's leading the design of innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experts to develop technical designs, manage permitting, and support construction, en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design and execution of innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive the design and coordination of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams to execute technical designs, manage permitting, and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize water infrastructure projects by designing, managing, and ensuring compliance for treatment facilities and systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by managing multidisciplinary projects aimed at designing and optimizing state-of-the-art water/wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with industry...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, overseeing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and compliance. Leverage existing relationships to drive business develop...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Advance your career by managing diverse water and wastewater projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse water and wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and technical excellence while fostering strong relationships and driving project success across multipl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Drive successful project management and client development in Water & Wastewater, ensuring technical quality, profitability, and superior client relationships while overseeing multiple projects and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by contributing to impactful water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design resilient infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior engineers a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $165K *

Shape the future of municipal water and wastewater engineering by leading a new practice. Drive growth, establish standards, and foster client relationships while delivering high-quality projects that...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $242K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering multi-billion-dollar capital projects, ensuring strategic alignment and risk-informed execution across diverse units. Drive innovation and continuous improvement whil...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $139K *

Elevate operational efficiency by providing technical support and project management for wastewater treatment process control initiatives, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry sta...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $161K *

Manage and lead municipal drinking water projects, focusing on lead service line replacements and infrastructure improvements. Utilize technical expertise and project management skills to deliver high...

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

$94K - $161K *

Lead municipal drinking water projects, focusing on service line replacements and infrastructure improvements. Oversee project delivery, mentor teams, and strengthen client relationships while ensurin...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative water and wastewater engineering projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution while managing budgets and schedules. Foster client relationships and mentor j...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative municipal wastewater projects, managing design, execution, and multi-discipline teams while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers to drive impactf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.