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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$121K - $170K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by managing capital improvement projects. Lead design, budgeting, and construction efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community service...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $249K *

Empower diverse teams as you manage the engineering execution of complex water projects, driving innovation while mentoring talent and ensuring successful client partnerships across multiple municipal...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Reimagine project management by leading large-scale water filtration and treatment initiatives. Drive success through effective bidding, execution, and customer relationship management while ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale water filtration projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering client relationships and providing technical support. Drive project success...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Take ownership of large-scale water filtration and treatment projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver effective environmental solutions while...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale water filtration projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while developing client relationships and providing technical support. Drive project succes...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Optimize large-scale water filtration and treatment projects while ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with clients and manage proposals, cost estimates, and project execution in a dynamic env...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Manage and oversee large-scale water filtration and treatment projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while developing client relationships and providing technical support throughout proje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading large-scale water filtration and treatment projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, manage proposals, and build customer relationships in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on managing large-scale water filtration and treatment projects. Drive project success through effective bidding, execution, and customer relationship management while ensu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading design, planning and collaboration efforts in a dynamic team environment focused on enhancing municipal infrastructure and community health...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead critical water and wastewater construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and clients to achieve project objectives while maintaining safety and q...

1 week ago

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

$155K - $187K *

Take ownership of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, applying your engineering expertise to ensure compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams, manage project components, and engage clie...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $195K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the planning and delivery of water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure compliance, and drive business development while managing significa...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $117K *

Engineer innovative water treatment solutions by leading project designs, ensuring quality and budget adherence, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and mitig...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions and strategies, collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver impactful results. This role offers opportunities for professio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of complex water treatment projects by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule while effectively communicating with stakeholders throug...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex water treatment projects by guiding a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while effectively communicating with stakeholders and managing e...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Manage complex water treatment projects, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to drive project success from initiation to...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of water/wastewater infrastructure by leading projects from planning to construction. Drive client satisfaction and business development while managing multidisciplinary teams in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the water division, overseeing costs, scheduling, and team development while ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the project li...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management, leading diverse teams in the water division. Oversee project lifecycles, enhance client relationships, and ensure quality and safety standar...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $176K *

Lead complex water resources projects, integrating technical and commercial strategies while guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, execution, and client engagement to ensure successful del...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping water and wastewater solutions, managing engineering for diverse projects. Lead multi-discipline teams, oversee budgets, and mentor staff while driving innovation in sustain...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead diverse engineering teams in delivering innovative water and wastewater projects. Oversee execution, manage budgets, and develop client relationships while ensuring high-quality standards and men...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.