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 *

Support national water strategy initiatives by managing projects focused on water supply, wastewater treatment, and regulatory compliance for diverse industrial clients. Collaborate with multidiscipli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement innovative water and wastewater strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency for diverse industrial clients across the nation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $157K *

Advance your career by managing diverse water resources projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet deadlines and budgets...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Innovate the future of water resources by managing diverse projects that exceed client expectations. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions within budget and timeline whi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Manage and oversee complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, scope adherence, and budget compliance while fostering client relationships and team collaboration for optimal outcomes in wa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $135K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale capital infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic alignment and success through cross-functional collaboration and expert project management in water/wast...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water resource projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring excellence in design. Develop client relationships while delivering on time and withi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead water resources projects, performing hydrologic analysis, design, and compliance. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders from concept to construction, ensuring successful project de...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Champion project success by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget, while fostering strong client relationships and supporting team dev...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project execution, and foster client relationships while ensuring technical excellenc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and coordinate water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective management of scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and manage water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective team coordination, budget management, and clear communication. Drive project performance f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project performance from planning to execution while fostering relationships and ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction while ensuring q...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop engineering solutions, coordinate activities, and ensure quality e...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $198K *

Lead the delivery of large-scale solid waste and municipal infrastructure programs. Manage complex projects, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of schedules, budgets, and...

6 days ago

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

$140K - $198K *

Join our team to lead large-scale solid waste and municipal infrastructure projects. Empower diverse stakeholders, manage complex programs, and ensure timely delivery while driving accountability and...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing wastewater treatment projects for hyperscale data centers, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with performance standards. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholde...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $125K *

Manage and coordinate complex water and wastewater projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to budget, milestones, and quality standards while collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Engineer impactful water and wastewater projects by overseeing all phases, from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards, while fostering communication am...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovative water and wastewater projects! As a key Project Manager, you will lead complex initiatives ensuring timely and successful delivery within budget while fostering c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Take ownership of diverse water and wastewater projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, quality, and budget constraints...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.