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 *

Shape the future of urban stormwater management by leading innovative projects. Drive collaboration and exceptional service while mentoring your team through watershed planning, green infrastructure...

Reposted yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead multimillion-dollar projects in the Mission Critical sector, managing teams and subcontractors to deliver critical systems for Data Centers and Power Plants across North America. Drive...

Edmonton, ABRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $196K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic construction management team, ensuring quality control, optimizing project schedules, and driving strategic recommendations across multiple projects while fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform mission-critical projects by leading teams to deliver multimillion-dollar solutions. Manage subcontractors, develop best practices, and ensure technical excellence in Data Centers and Power...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $201K *

Unlock your potential by leading electrical design for impactful water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, provide expert guidance, and drive business growth while enhancing technical...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-performing PMO for a $2B+ water/wastewater capital program. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster client relationships while managing complex infrastructure projects f...

1 month ago

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

$145K - $210K *

Manage project controls processes, ensuring client satisfaction through effective scheduling, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to analyze data and develop execution plans for multiple...

6 days ago

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

$145K - $210K *

Optimize project controls processes, ensuring effective scheduling, budgeting, and client satisfaction. Lead reporting, data analysis, and team training while managing relationships with clients and s...

6 days ago

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

$106K - $156K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while delivering innovative solutions that enhance community infrast...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse water/wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering client relationships and driving projec...

London, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex engineering tasks, ensuring quality and compliance while fo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Transform water infrastructure projects by leveraging your expertise in process mechanical engineering and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform environmental management by overseeing compliance, safety, and waste reduction initiatives. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure efficient operations while promoting sustainability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental consulting. Lead impactful projects, build client relationships, and collaborate with experts to enhance our environmental practice in Sioux Fall...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions while fost...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by managing all phases from proposal to completion. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and budget objectives...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery. Collaborate with clients and teams to define scope, monitor progress, and resolve is...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative pipeline design and rehabilitation. Collaborate with experts, conduct assessments, and mentor junior staff while tackling diverse projects across the U.S. in...

1 month ago

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

$100K - $105K *

Shape operational excellence by overseeing plant staff and shift operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while optimizing performance and efficiency in wastewater treatment processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $160K *

Manage complex flood resilience projects with a focus on stormwater management. Leverage technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor junior staff and foster growth within the team while delive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$137K - $170K *

Develop and lead complex water/wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and mentoring teams while engaging with clients and enhancing technical capabilities across disciplines...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $170K *

Empower your career by leading complex water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Drive design, mentor teams, and enhance technical capabilities while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innova...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage project scopes, budgets, and client relationships while collaborating with experts to ensure high-q...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform municipal wastewater infrastructure by leading design and delivery of innovative projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community impact through effective engineering...

2 weeks 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.