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 *

Deliver innovative solutions as a senior process engineer, managing water treatment projects. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients, ensuring compliance and quality while driving project success...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by managing small to mid-sized municipal water projects. Lead from inception to delivery, fostering client relationships and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure high-qualit...

Memphis, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming water/wastewater projects by leveraging your engineering expertise and diverse design experience to deliver high-quality solutions and drive project success across mult...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading civil estimating efforts for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams to develop accurate cost models and enhance project designs while building strong re...

6 days ago

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

$129K - $191K *

Lead the charge in managing field operations for water projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while coordinating schedules and subcontractors to deliver exceptional results on time...

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $191K *

Lead field operations by managing project schedules, budgets, and quality control. Ensure safety compliance and effective communication with subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budge...

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $191K *

Empower your career by leading field operations in our Water Division. Oversee project schedules, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring safety and efficiency. Join us in delivering exceptional...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading a skilled electrical engineering team. Drive project success through mentorship, resource allocation, and collaboration, ensuring exceptional result...

Today

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

$125K - $145K *

Drive impactful water/wastewater projects by leveraging your expertise in planning, design, and technical analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions within budget and ti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading complex environmental projects, mentoring staff, and fostering client relationships in a dynamic natural resources practice across the Southeast. Drive strategic growth...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $93K *

Lead and oversee complex wastewater treatment operations, ensuring compliance and safety. Manage teams, monitor processes, and perform maintenance to deliver reliable treatment services while respondi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead and manage diverse water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Drive critical infrastr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the planning, budgeting, and execution of diverse public works projects, including stormwater management and infrastructure development. Manage compliance programs and lead engineering design...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with our dedicated water/wastewater team to drive diverse engineering projects. Leverage your expertise and leadership abilities to deliver exceptional results, mentor junior staff, and en...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic water/wastewater team to lead diverse engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients and agencies...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance water resources projects by leading technical teams, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships. Utilize strong project management and engineering skills to drive succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $139K *

Help us enhance wastewater treatment processes by supporting and maintaining advanced control systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure optimal performance and security of our distributed con...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform environmental remediation practices by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring teams. Drive strategic growth initiatives while ensuring compliance and deliver...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful environmental remediation projects across Texas and the Gulf Coast. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions, manage client relationships, and drive business develo...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Inspire change by leading complex remediation projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with clients and regulators to achieve successful project outcomes while mentoring junior staff and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex civil engineering projects, mentoring teams, and driving client relationships. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions in the Water/Wastewate...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement across multiple initia...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in project management for large-scale DoD projects. Lead diverse teams, manage multi-million dollar contracts, and enhance client relationships while ensuring pro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead and mentor teams in delivering innovative water and wastewater engineering solutions, focusing on project design and management for public facilities, while ensuring compliance with local standar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage in managing municipal civil infrastructure projects, serving as the primary client liaison. Leverage technical expertise to enhance client relationships and drive business development across No...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.