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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$92K - $110K *

Transform critical infrastructure by designing water and wastewater systems. Collaborate with engineers to create detailed plans and ensure project success while positively impacting community resourc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Drive project success by leading teams in cost management, planning, and quality assurance. Oversee project lifecycle from startup to close-out while fostering client relationships and ensuring safety...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading teams in cost management, planning, and quality assurance. Oversee project lifecycle from startup to close-out, ensuring strong client relationships and effective pers...

3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $114K *

Transform municipal water/wastewater infrastructure by leading design, evaluations, and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and community engagement...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $114K *

Unlock potential by enhancing water and wastewater infrastructure through design, technical evaluation, and project management, supporting municipal engineering projects with diverse collaboration and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and team collaboration from planning through execution. Drive project success with technical expertise...

Yesterday

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

$85K - $102K *

Develop innovative water treatment and reuse projects nationwide, collaborating across disciplines to manage design, operational support, and project delivery while mentoring junior staff to meet clie...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading technical design and team development. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes while managing resources and fosteri...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform water and wastewater engineering through technical leadership and team development. Oversee project delivery while mentoring early-career engineers, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effect...

3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $129K *

Take ownership of impactful water infrastructure projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to design and deliver solutions for communities. Enhance your technical expertise and project leadership sk...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Project Manager leading multidisciplinary civil and water resources projects, managing budgets, scopes, and teams to deliver solutions that enhance communities and ensure proj...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform water and wastewater systems by leveraging engineering expertise to design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency in resource management...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water and wastewater solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance sustainability and quality of life through impactful projects in a collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of waste management by leading engineering projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to drive project success from design to co...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful municipal water and wastewater projects by leading design and planning efforts, ensuring successful execution from assessment to construction management, while collaborating with diver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $171K *

Lead the design and execution of municipal wastewater treatment projects. Mentor teams, innovate solutions, and collaborate with clients while ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering exemp...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale capital infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in water and wastewater management, ensuring timely and...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $195K *

Lead the successful delivery of large-scale capital infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex water and w...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex transportation and stormwater projects, ensuring exceptional client service and project outcomes. Mentor teams, develop client relationships, and support strategic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $155K *

Drive impactful water resource projects by managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design and permitting processes, and ensuring successful project delivery in stormwater management and ecologica...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$115K - $155K *

Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver stormwater and river restoration projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while overseeing project scopes, schedules, and budgets for successfu...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, fostering client relationships, and guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with in...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $165K *

Champion client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams in managing water/wastewater projects. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with regulations and deli...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $110K *

Champion environmental solutions by managing remediation projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and client satisfaction while making a positive impact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $87K *

Support diverse water/wastewater design projects, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance municipal systems while gaining invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship to advance your engineering...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.