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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$117K - $132K *

Elevate your career by managing wastewater collection systems and preventive maintenance programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, implement new technologies, and ensure compliance with r...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $140K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for water/wastewater projects, utilizing advanced design software and strong analytical skills. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects mee...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $127K *

Empower your career by leading innovative water/wastewater projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure quality, efficiency, and budget adherence while enhancing comm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Lead construction management efforts for water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget while overseei...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex environmental projects, focusing on brownfield assessments and cleanups. Drive client engagement, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while advancing your career in a supportiv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing complex waste projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safe and efficient waste handling, transportation, and disposal while fostering strong c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion complex waste management projects, ensuring safety and compliance while leading diverse teams across various locations. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver effective solution...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the successful management of complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams and clients across various locations. Travel required to overse...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion the management of complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams and clients. Travel as needed to oversee operations and drive successful projec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Lead complex waste management projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams. Travel across the Midwest and nationwide to oversee operations and build customer relatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams across the Midwest. Lead initiatives in waste handling and transportatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion complex waste management projects by overseeing loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety and compliance while managing customer relationships and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure safety compliance, and engage with customers while overseeing transportation and dis...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $211K *

Lead multi-discipline engineering teams to execute diverse water projects, ensuring quality and timeliness. Optimize budgets and schedules while mentoring staff and interfacing with clients for succes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $159K *

Drive impactful water management solutions by leading comprehensive projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to tackle both rout...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Champion innovative water management solutions by leading projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to address community-wide challenges...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Transform water management by leading comprehensive projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to address both routine and complex...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive water services, overseeing planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Address diverse challenges from routine supply to complex treatment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Champion comprehensive water services by managing planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Address diverse challenges from routine supply to complex treatment, ensuring effective...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Take ownership of comprehensive water services management, overseeing planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Address diverse challenges, from routine supply to complex treatmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $165K *

Champion innovative utility design solutions while collaborating with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering plans for transportation and municipal projects. Leverage your expertise to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $220K *

Champion innovative water treatment solutions, leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance water quality and resilience. Drive strategic planning and client engagement across Southern California, ensur...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $220K *

Drive innovative water treatment planning initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance water quality and sustainability. Collaborate with clients to navigate regulatory challenges and devel...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $220K *

Drive innovative water treatment planning initiatives, leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance water quality and sustainability. Collaborate with clients to navigate regulatory challenges and devel...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.