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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$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in executing impactful water and wastewater treatment projects. Drive quality, profitability, and client satisfaction while managing schedules and budgets. Collaborate with teams to fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $189K *

Lead transformative water and wastewater projects while managing client relationships, mentoring teams, and guiding technical solutions for sustainable community development in the Mid-Atlantic region...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a vital liaison in wastewater operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to support a key treatment program and enhance infrastruct...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $200K *

Elevate project delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to construction while fostering client...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading project design and client engagement. Ensure system performance meets expectations while managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects on tim...

North York, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading water treatment projects, ensuring system performance meets client expectations while managing multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining project timelines and budgets. Drive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage complex water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring design integrity and compliance. Lead a small team, make critical decisions, and apply advanced engineering techniques to deliver effecti...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead complex water/wastewater engineering projects, making critical design decisions and supervising a dedicated team. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions and ensure project succ...

Yesterday

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

$92K - $110K *

Transform water and wastewater engineering by leading projects, making critical design decisions, and supervising a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure a...

Yesterday

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

$92K - $121K *

Lead multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects, enhancing community resilience and growth. Manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, and drive business development initiatives w...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Join us to lead innovative water/wastewater engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in infrastructure design, data analytics, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance community resilience a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $225K *

Join us to lead field operations in delivering exceptional infrastructure projects. You'll oversee compliance, safety, and quality while mentoring teams and managing logistics to ensure timely project...

Today

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

$110K - $225K *

Lead field operations to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to manage logistics, schedules, and co...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead field operations to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Manage logistics, mentor teams, and cultivate stakeholder relationships to exc...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading field operations in large-scale infrastructure projects. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while mentoring teams and managing logistics to deliver exceptional result...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading field operations to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. Oversee compliance, safety, and logistics while mentoring teams and cultivating stakeholder relationships...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $187K *

Elevate your career by leading our Surface Water Practice in Alaska. Drive technical excellence, manage diverse projects, and mentor a talented team while fostering client relationships and ensuring i...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $187K *

Lead the charge in advancing Alaska's Surface Water Practice by managing diverse water resources projects, providing technical guidance, and fostering team development while ensuring client satisfacti...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $225K *

Elevate project delivery by leading field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while fostering a high-performing team culture. Drive successful execution of water/wastewater projects t...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence by leading field operations for water/wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery, safety compliance, and quality standards while fostering a collaborative team environment and mana...

Today

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

$110K - $225K *

Build exceptional projects by leading field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Drive team performance and stakeholder engagement while managing logistics and schedules to deliver on...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform field operations by leading project execution, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Drive team performance and stakeholder engagement while managing logistics and schedules to deliver e...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in leading field operations for water/wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards. Foster a collaborative team environment while managing logi...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Explore a leadership role managing stormwater and water resources projects, overseeing all phases from design to implementation. Utilize your expertise in hydrology, project management, and client rel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading stormwater and drainage projects, overseeing all phases from modeling to construction. Drive innovation and compliance while mentoring teams and fostering client relatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.