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 planning and execution of municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across all project phases. Drive t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Champion the delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships while leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality execution and compliance t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Manage all phases from planning to construction, while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships. Drive innovation in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Drive your career forward as a Civil Engineer Project Manager, leading Water/Wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams, manage client relationships, and mentor others while ensuring project success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex Water/Wastewater projects. Leverage your 10+ years of experience to mentor others, develop client relationships, and drive successful project outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Manage and oversee complex Water/Wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and team collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive business development and mentor junior engineers while maint...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to transformative water and wastewater projects, collaborating with a diverse team to design and manage systems that enhance community well-being and ensure sustainable practices across var...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage and oversee multidiscipline water/wastewater projects, ensuring effective design, planning, and execution for municipal clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that enha...

4 weeks ago

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

$146K - $244K *

Transform water and wastewater projects by managing all phases from planning to construction. Build strong client relationships and lead a team in a dynamic environment, ensuring projects meet budget...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $203K *

Lead the charge in water and wastewater projects, managing design delivery and multidisciplinary teams. Engage stakeholders to ensure project success and support essential community infrastructure imp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects with municipalities, ensuring client satisfaction through effective budget and team management while leveraging funding sources for successful project...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a leading firm by managing water/wastewater projects, consulting with municipalities, and maximizing funding sources. Lead a diverse team to deliver impactful solutions that enha...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing impactful water and wastewater projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure successful outcomes for municipalities while leading a collaborative and supportive...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $102K *

Grow your career with a team-focused environment, leading water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with municipalities to enhance community infrastructure, manage diverse projects, and deliver outstandi...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water/wastewater projects, collaborating with municipalities to deliver impactful solutions while managing budgets and client relationships effectively. Drive s...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects for municipalities, ensuring client satisfaction while achieving financial goals. Collaborate with a team of professionals to produce innovative solut...

Reposted yesterday

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with municipalities, manage diverse teams, and leverage funding sources to achieve successful outcomes while enhancing c...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading water/wastewater projects with municipalities, ensuring successful implementation and leveraging funding sources. Collaborate with a team to achieve client satisfaction whi...

Reposted yesterday

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

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of water management by leading the design and optimization of treatment systems, ensuring compliance and safety while managing projects from conception to completion...

Yesterday

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

$140K - $200K *

Drive the design and management of water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing efficiency and environmental standards through innovative engineering solutions...

Yesterday

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

$140K - $200K *

Deliver innovative solutions in water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance. Lead design, optimize processes, and manage projects from conception to completion, enhancing public health and...

Yesterday

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

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while managing projects from conception to completion in a dynamic environment...

Yesterday

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

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while managing projects from conception to completion. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastruct...

Yesterday

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

$120K - $210K *

Drive impactful municipal water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication, technical expertise, and strategic project ma...

Yesterday

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

$91K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management, overseeing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement. Drive project success through risk assessment, resource planning, and client rela...

2 weeks ago

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

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.