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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$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...

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  •   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...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-discipline engineering teams on complex water and wastewater projects, ensuring project success through effective budget, scheduling, and client interactions while me...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$131K - $219K *

Drive innovative solutions in water and wastewater engineering by leading multi-discipline teams on complex projects. Elevate client satisfaction through effective project execution while managing bud...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects for municipal water and wastewater conveyance, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and meet client objectives...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage engineering projects in industrial water, leading multi-discipline teams, overseeing budgets, and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative water treatment solutio...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects by leading multi-discipline teams. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relations for innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment while foster...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a multi-discipline engineering team to execute complex water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and client communications while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality delive...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a team of engineers on diverse water treatment projects, managing deliverables, budgets, and client relations to enhance municipal infrastructure and sustainability. Play a vital role in shaping...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving water sustainability through effective project management. Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of a major infrastructure initiative, ensuring quality, safety, and...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform water resources management by leading a skilled team to deliver innovative projects for municipal, state, and federal clients, ensuring operational excellence and fostering professional grow...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee a dynamic team in delivering innovative water resources projects, managing budgets, and fostering staff development while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence across municip...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative water resources projects. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and staff development to enhance client rel...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading business development and operational oversight in water and wastewater engineering. Manage diverse projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff to driv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $196K *

Take ownership of diverse municipal projects in water and wastewater engineering. Lead business development and client management efforts while optimizing operational performance and mentoring staff i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $196K *

Drive growth in water and wastewater engineering by leading business development, managing client relationships, and overseeing operational performance in a hybrid role focused on Southern California...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $142K *

Shape the future of Water/Wastewater projects by leading client relations, mentoring staff, and ensuring project success from planning to execution. Join a collaborative team dedicated to impactful co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as you lead critical water and wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and guiding project teams to success...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Design and engineer innovative water/wastewater solutions. Lead projects from planning to execution, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver high...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater solutions by designing and analyzing critical engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance public health through effective treatment facilities...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Transform water/wastewater engineering projects by planning, designing, and analyzing systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing multiple assignments effectively an...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Advance your career by leading innovative water/wastewater engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and analyze systems that ensure clean water and effective treatment solutions...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water/wastewater solutions, managing complex projects, and collaborating with a multi-discipline team to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfact...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive business growth through strategic proposals and technical expertise while manag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.