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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$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in innovative water/wastewater treatment projects, collaborating across teams to ensure design excellence and effective project delivery while mentoring junior staff and fostering clie...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the planning, design, and execution of municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while enhancing your technical and projec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the planning and design of municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver effective engineering solutions while enhancing your technical and project managemen...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $212K *

Lead the charge in building mechanical engineering by overseeing innovative projects, ensuring compliance with codes, and driving team performance. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver successful...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $212K *

Champion innovative building mechanical engineering solutions by leading a skilled team in HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler design. Ensure compliance with codes and standards while driving project s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $195K *

Empower projects by managing design and construction services, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality delivery. Leverage your extensive experience in water resources to drive successful outcomes across...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $195K *

Engineer innovative civil solutions, managing projects from design to delivery. Lead a team in stormwater infrastructure and drainage planning while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across mul...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $195K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring junior staff and maintaining client relationships across the Midwest region...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring financial performance, safety, and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships with all sta...

6 days ago

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

$145K - $170K *

Lead municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving innovative solutions for water systems across California...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater projects, managing design and construction efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community resilience and infrastructure effectiveness in the N...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $152K *

Elevate your career by managing innovative water and wastewater projects. Lead design and implementation efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance climate resiliency and community infr...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Drive project success by leading engineering teams in designing water treatment systems, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while mitigating risks and fostering collaboration across depa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Develop and execute innovative project designs in water treatment, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule goals are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and drive tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $81K *

Manage wastewater maintenance operations, ensuring efficient practices and compliance with policies. Collaborate with various departments, oversee personnel, and implement safety training while mainta...

Reposted yesterday

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

$100K - $175K *

Shape the future of sustainable water management by designing and optimizing innovative water treatment solutions. Collaborate on impactful projects that enhance water quality and ensure compliance wi...

1 week ago

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

$82K - $136K *

Champion sustainable water management by designing and optimizing water and wastewater systems. Collaborate on projects to enhance water quality and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate municipal wastewater practices by leading strategic initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving project success across British Columbia. Shape innovative solutions while mentori...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex environmental projects in infrastructure. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and deliverin...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Elevate project outcomes by coordinating with clients and teams, performing engineering calculations, and transforming designs into technical specifications for diverse public and private projects...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead diverse environmental projects across multiple states, managing teams and client relationships while ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Drive project success through mentorship and str...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing the Capital Improvement Program, ensuring effective oversight of consultants and contractors while resolving complex project challenges to enhance program outcomes and orga...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's leading environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance and safety while managing budgets and client relationships in the oil and gas sector. Drive innovative solutions and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting projects, ensuring responsible development while meeting regulatory and community expectations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure responsible development while meeting regulatory and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 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.