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 - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions. You'll manage project execution, coordinate teams, and support client relationships, making a tangible impact on m...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

Grow your career with us as you support diverse stormwater and flood resiliency projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to deliver innovative solutions for public and private clients across...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing water and wastewater utilities through effective management, engineering, and operational oversight, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple divisi...

Today

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

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive water services, from planning to construction, addressing diverse drinking water system needs while mentoring staff and engaging with clients and the communit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful civil engineering projects, managing teams and collaborating across regions to enhance water infrastructure and resources. Drive business development while mentoring staff and ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading multi-million dollar initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring financial performance while fostering strong client relationships and promoting a culture of safety and...

3 weeks ago

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

$116K - $129K *

Drive success by managing preconstruction efforts, building relationships with stakeholders, and overseeing project budgets. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality outcom...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us in leading complex water resources and transportation projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Provide technical direction, mentor teams, and ensure project success while f...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $152K *

Empower your career by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Guide multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and execution, ensuring high-quality solutions while managing client rel...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through effective capital project management. Lead a skilled team, oversee major projects, and ensure compliance with engineering standa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client goals...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead technical design initiatives, ensuring project compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering solutions while mentoring junior staff and managing p...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by leading design activities, ensuring quality, and mentoring engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that meet...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project outcomes by leading design activities, ensuring quality, and mentoring engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client goals...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $138K *

Lead the charge in managing capital improvement projects for water and wastewater systems, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance serv...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize water and wastewater projects by leveraging your civil engineering expertise. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions from design to construction, ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role in environmental project management, where you'll lead investigations and remediation efforts, collaborate with experts, and foster client relationships while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing water production facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing processes, and developing future leaders while engaging with the community a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$50K - $140K *

Engage in a dynamic role where you'll lead technical project aspects, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive project success while managing schedules, resour...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your expertise to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while pursu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water management by leading innovative water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing client relationships while ensuring project success and su...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure successful project delivery and business performance in...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Play a key role in delivering innovative municipal engineering projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while mentoring junior staff and fostering strong client re...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading a dedicated team in the safe disposal of hazardous materials. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and enhance client services while fostering a culture of safety and eff...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.