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 - $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

$95K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading environmental permitting projects that drive responsible development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client satisfaction while managin...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Shape the future of sustainable development by leading environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client sat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading complex design projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients to deliver innovative solutions while a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Empower sustainable infrastructure by leading complex water design projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive innovation and excellence in engineering practices while s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading complex design projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive innovation and excellence in municipal and industrial engi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovative water infrastructure projects by leading design, execution, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality in complex municipal and in...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Oversee the design and execution of complex water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while mentoring technical staff and supporting business development effort...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water infrastructure solutions, overseeing project execution, and mentoring technical teams. Collaborate with clients to ensure compliance with regulations whil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative water infrastructure projects, overseeing design, execution, and quality assurance while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive sustaina...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform water infrastructure through innovative design and project leadership. Oversee complex projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving business development and t...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the planning and execution of transportation and stormwater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships from concept to construction while ensuring compliance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing inventory strategy and enhancing business performance across luxury home design products, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product availability and exceptional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading complex water resources projects, managing interdisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance community resilience and environmental sustainability i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$238K - $290K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading strategic initiatives and driving innovation across multidisciplinary teams. Foster collaboration to enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in water/wastewater treatment projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships while mentoring engineers. Drive technical excellence and project success from plannin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources through innovative engineering leadership. Drive complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion while mentoring talent and fosterin...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $167K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure technical excellence, compliance, and client satisfaction wh...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the planning and design of water/wastewater treatment facilities. Drive innovative engineering solutions, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients to enhance cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $165K *

Shape the future of municipal water infrastructure by leading complex projects, ensuring efficient execution, safety, and quality standards while collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional resu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$97K - $194K *

Join a team that supports municipal wastewater treatment projects across the nation. Leverage your engineering expertise on complex designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 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.