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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$85K - $185K *

Transform your career by overseeing field operations and ensuring project success through effective supervision, safety compliance, and relationship building with subcontractors and suppliers in a dyn...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Utilize your engineering expertise to manage project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and drive business gro...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage in impactful municipal water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project delivery, and ensuring technical excellence in design and execution while fostering str...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $115K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in executing complex water technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage scope, risks, and customer expect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Lead and execute complex water and wastewater technology projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading complex water technology projects. Drive execution from engineering to start-up, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring project success while balancing customer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $147K *

Collaborate on wastewater process projects, enhancing system planning, design, and optimization. Utilize engineering skills to support projects and maintain client relations, all while ensuring effici...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage wastewater treatment projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and specifications while fostering effective communication with stakeholders and overs...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater projects by leading design and management efforts, collaborating with diverse clients, and mentoring team members to deliver innovative solutions in the Mid-At...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $147K *

Help us drive innovative solutions in water/wastewater engineering while leading projects and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to improve utility infrastructure and treatment processes...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of water resources by managing projects from feasibility to design. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure quality and timely delivery of innovative water and wastewater sol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform communities by leading civil engineering projects from design to construction. Collaborate with clients and team members to create innovative treatment solutions that enhance quality of life...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations. Manage project lifecycles, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain quality assu...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to lead teams, mitigate risks, and maintain quality control througho...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee a portfolio of water infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing contractors and engineers to uphold quality and complian...

Yesterday

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

$96K - $140K *

Elevate your career by supporting national water strategy initiatives, including due diligence evaluations and compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients. Collaborate with multidisci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Drive innovative water and wastewater solutions nationwide, managing projects from strategy development to compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address complex challenges for indust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Shape innovative water strategies by leading projects in water supply, treatment, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for industrial clients, ensuring regulat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Unlock innovative water and wastewater solutions by leading national projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance environmental strategies for diverse clien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Drive innovative water strategy initiatives nationwide, supporting due diligence, sourcing, and compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients, while collaborating with multidisciplinary...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Champion innovative water strategies nationwide, supporting critical projects in water supply, wastewater management, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver eff...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Drive innovative water strategy initiatives nationwide, supporting 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 water strategy initiatives nationwide by leading due diligence evaluations, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients across d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative water and wastewater strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency for diverse clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.