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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$107K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Municipal Engineer, leading the design and construction of wet utilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and quality while managing proje...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Transform water resources management by leading complex projects in hydrology, stormwater, and irrigation. Guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure client satisfaction, and deliver innovative, science-ba...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management in water/wastewater design, collaborating with teams to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure solutions while mentoring talent and driving client pa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading large-scale civil infrastructure projects. Drive impactful public works initiatives while fostering client relationships and mentoring a high-performing en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage complex environmental projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering client relationships across municipal stormwater and wastewater initiatives in South...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by leading municipal water and wastewater projects from planning to construction. Build lasting relationships while guiding clients through funding, design, and implementation, ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading transportation drainage projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Drive innovative design solutions while contributing to a growing business lin...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping sustainable communities by leading transportation drainage projects. Leverage your expertise in design and project management while mentoring junior staff and fostering clie...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure through wastewater treatment projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery from construction...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technical leader in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, focusing on wastewater and stormwater systems. Drive excellence through mentoring, technical reviews, and innova...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor emerging talent, and collaborate on impactful solutions for urban water systems across No...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead hydraulic and hydrologic modelling projects, mentoring junior staff while ensuring technical excellence in wastewater and stormwater systems. Collaborate across North America to...

London, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hydraulic and hydrologic modelling. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll mentor staff, solve complex modelling challenges, and ensure technical excellence...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hydraulic and hydrologic modelling. In this senior role, you'll lead complex projects, mentor emerging talent, and ensure technical excellence across municipa...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hydraulic and hydrologic modelling. In this senior role, you'll lead complex projects, mentor emerging talent, and ensure technical excellence across municipa...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform utility operations by leading strategic initiatives in water and wastewater management across multiple states, ensuring compliance, budget oversight, and operational excellence while fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead project teams in delivering energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor junior staf...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead and manage diverse energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with budget, schedule, and safety standards while fostering teamwork and stakeholder relationships...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $185K *

Transform municipal conveyance projects by leading innovative designs for storm, sanitary, and watermain systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring j...

London, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $208K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading innovative conveyance projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and implement solutions for storm, sanitary, and watermain systems, wh...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $208K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring emerging prof...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring jun...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative municipal conveyance projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll guide designs, mentor teams, and ensure project success from concept to construction, all w...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while managing proj...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and management of municipal conveyance projects, leading technical efforts on storm, sanitary, and watermain systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables whi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.