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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$95K - $115K *

Lead environmental projects across Texas, managing site investigations and remediation efforts while ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver successfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for diverse client...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $112K *

Lead the operations of water and wastewater utilities, overseeing daily functions, staff management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to ensure effective services and sustainable practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive the strategic direction of NYC's water and sewer operations, overseeing maintenance, capital planning, and compliance to ensure high-quality service delivery and infrastructure reliability for r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the strategic direction of NYC's water and sewer operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and infrastructure management while overseeing multiple divisions and driving digital transform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $240K *

Lead the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Oversee project budgets, mentor junior staff, and drive technical proposals to secure new opportuniti...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $212K *

Join a team that drives water and wastewater projects through collaborative delivery methods. Your role will focus on managing complex projects, enhancing teamwork with clients and designers, and ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $113K *

Champion wastewater system efficiency by developing and enhancing programs for compliance, sustainability, and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative solutions and ensure r...

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6 days ago

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

$65K - $190K *

Explore impactful opportunities as part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovating water and wastewater solutions for municipal and industrial clients across the U.S., enhancing community well-being an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading design and execution of projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading engineering design and execution on diverse projects. As a licensed Professional Engineer, you'll ensure quality, compliance, and collaboration while mentoring junior st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Oversee technical teams, maintain client relationships, and drive project success across Virginia's regulat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful public works projects by leading a dynamic team in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, ensuring successful project execution for local governments and stakeholders while fostering caree...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, driving successful public works projects. Collaborate with management and technical experts to enhance water resources initiatives, ensuring effective executi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, driving successful public works projects. Collaborate with management and technical experts to enhance water resources and flood mitigation strategies, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, driving impactful public works projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance water resources and flood mitigation strategies, ensuring successful proj...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading projects from planning to execution. Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality for innovative facilities, ensuring reliable water supply across communities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee civil water/wastewater projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and quality. Lead construction efforts, develop talent, and maintain client relationships in a fast-p...

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

$140K - $191K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and execute small to mid-sized projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $191K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams to deliver small to mid-sized projects on time and within budget. Drive quality, manage risks, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction while fost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of industrial water solutions by leading business strategies and project execution. Drive client engagement, ensure project performance, and mentor a high-performing team to meet...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful water resources projects, managing design teams and driving innovation in storm drainage systems and flood studies while ensuring project success across various clients and agencies...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in innovative water and wastewater design, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions. Provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and enhance client relationshi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative water resource solutions through advanced engineering design, project management, and collaboration with diverse experts to meet client needs and drive sustainabl...

1 week 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.