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 *

Empower project success by leading safety initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with schedules and budgets. Collaborate with teams to drive efficiency and maintain high standards in...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading complex engineering projects. Oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions in the Bu...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budget, and schedule while fostering collaborat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgets. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions fo...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgets. Oversee project delivery from design to completion, fostering collaboration and innovation w...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of advanced manufacturing by leading multidisciplinary design projects. Drive integrated project delivery, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while managing complex sch...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced technology facilities while ensuring operational continuity and client satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex design projects in advanced technology, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient facilities. This role offers significant career growth opportunities while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, leading transformative water infrastructure projects across North America. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional client service whil...

Iqaluit, NUIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure projects across North America. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead diverse initiatives, ensuring quality delivery while fostering cli...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize construction execution for wastewater systems in hyperscale data centers. Lead field operations, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with contractors and stakeholders to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Join us to oversee engineering and project management for electric and water utilities. This hands-on role involves technical design, project execution, and staff leadership, ensuring infrastructure m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $151K *

Transform transportation projects through leadership, engineering design, and client engagement. Collaborate with teams to execute innovative solutions for local government clients, ensuring successfu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $151K *

Join a team that's pivotal in leading transportation project management, executing complex designs, and cultivating client relationships. You'll oversee engineering tasks, ensure quality standards, an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure projects across the U.S. as a technical and project delivery leader. Drive client relationships and project success while expanding...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$147K - $170K *

Lead transformative engineering initiatives by overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, establishing standards, and ensuring technical excellence in water supply infrastructure management while engaging w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of urban water systems by leading hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects. Collaborate with teams across North America to optimize wastewater, stormwater, and potable water system...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion urban water systems by leading hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects. Collaborate with teams to assess and optimize wastewater, stormwater, and potable water systems, ensuring high-qual...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling for urban water systems, focusing on wastewater and stormwater management. Collaborate with teams to assess and optimize infrastructure, ensuring...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career by leading hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects. Collaborate with experts to enhance urban water systems, focusing on wastewater, stormwater, and potable water distributio...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform urban water systems by leading hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects. Collaborate with teams across North America to assess and optimize wastewater, stormwater, and potable water syste...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead hydraulic and hydrologic modelling for urban water systems, focusing on wastewater and stormwater. Collaborate with teams to assess and optimize infrastructure, providing technical guidance and m...

London, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $166K *

Drive innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment as a licensed Professional Engineer. Collaborate with a supportive team to enhance critical infrastructure, mentor junior engineers, and le...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $130K *

Manage project phases in water design, enhancing quality and efficiency while collaborating with clients and teams to drive successful deliverables and outcomes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the water engineering sector by managing municipal projects that drive innovation in wastewater and water infrastructure, ensuring client satisfaction and technical excellence in every phase o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.