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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$107K - $150K *

Transform public infrastructure by managing engineering projects, ensuring effective collaboration with consultants and regulatory agencies, and overseeing the design, permitting, and construction pha...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $244K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water and wastewater projects. Support innovative, collaborative delivery methods, working alongside clients and multi-disciplinary teams to achieve excellence...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $212K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and deliver complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, emphasizing collaboration and quality through various delivery methods, including Design-Build. Your...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $212K *

Lead the charge in managing collaborative water and wastewater projects. Work closely with clients, designers, and construction teams on diverse delivery methods to ensure quality outcomes. Drive proj...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $205K *

Transform your career by leading complex, multidisciplinary projects that enhance community infrastructure. Drive execution and strategy while engaging with clients to deliver impactful solutions acro...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $212K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in water and wastewater projects by managing collaborative delivery methods. Contribute to efficient planning, risk management, and client success while fostering...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $200K *

Champion the growth of a new Water/Wastewater practice in California, leveraging your extensive engineering expertise and client relationships to drive strategic development and revenue generation whi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new Water/Wastewater practice across California, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and project oversight while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to del...

San Jose, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Join us in leading the growth of a new Water/Wastewater practice across California. This role combines technical expertise with client development to establish a trusted engineering service provider i...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Pioneer the growth of a new Water/Wastewater practice in California, leveraging your extensive engineering expertise and client relationships to drive strategic development, revenue generation, and op...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Transform the future of water/wastewater engineering by leading practice growth, client development, and strategic initiatives across California. Leverage your expertise to establish a trusted enginee...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in expanding a Water/Wastewater practice. Drive strategic development, client relationships, and project oversight while leveraging your expertise to establish...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$161K - $196K *

Champion complex capital projects from planning to closeout, providing technical leadership and oversight. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, manage budget...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary projects in drinking water treatment, ensuring compliance and timely completion. Collaborate with engineers and specialists to develop designs and support bus...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure as a Senior Project Manager, leading technical teams in delivering complex projects. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and enhance community impact throu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful water infrastructure projects by providing technical and design services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure successful project completion while enhancing community resources a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical project delivery, enhance client relationships, and develop future leaders. Drive excellence in multidisciplinary engineering solutions while supporting critical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative civil engineering projects focused on water and wastewater treatment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, manage, and deliver high-quality solutions while...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $240K *

Lead the transformation of project management initiatives, overseeing complex programs and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Foster collaboration, manage budgets, and drive accountability to de...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water resources projects, fostering client relationships, mentoring teams, and driving innovative solutions for stormwater, flood reduction, and water quality impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead engineering design and project teams for wastewater treatment solutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and mentoring staff while collaborating across regions to support municipal infrastruct...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead engineering design for wastewater projects, guiding teams through complex infrastructure challenges while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality solutions for municipal clients...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes while ensuring complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful environmental projects as you manage site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes for diverse clients...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful site investigations and reme...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.