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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater infrastructure. Drive projects from concept to construction while mentoring junior designers and ensuring qu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and execution of complex municipal conveyance projects, guiding a team through all phases from conceptualization to construction, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $300K *

Champion operational excellence by leading multiple projects, ensuring financial health and timely delivery while fostering collaboration and efficiency across teams...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding Surface Water practices, managing client relationships, and mentoring staff while driving business development and project execution with autonomy and integrity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $161K *

Transform the future of our water supply! Join us to lead innovative engineering projects, ensuring the reliability and sustainability of our water systems through expert design, planning, and collabo...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment facilities through innovative mechanical processes; lead design projects, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables for complex sy...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Manage and design innovative water/wastewater projects while leading a skilled team. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance. Contribute to impactful engineering sol...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative water and wastewater systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure high-quality deliverable...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver successful outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Civil Engineer, leveraging 4+ years of experience to design and manage water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and compliance while foster...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water and wastewater systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring quality and compliance while fosterin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water and wastewater projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with clients and ensure high-quality project delivery while mentor...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $102K *

Advance your career by tackling water/wastewater design projects in a dynamic team. Collaborate with senior engineers, manage project tasks, and enhance your technical skills while contributing to imp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $102K *

Engage in impactful water/wastewater design projects, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver quality solutions while developing your expertise in a dynamic, supportive environment...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure. Oversee construction projects, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with engineering standards while leading a dedicated team in enhan...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative electrical solutions for water/wastewater systems. Lead project delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by managing projects from inception to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to quality standards and budgets...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $175K *

Collaborate with us to manage diverse civil and environmental projects, enhancing client relationships and mentoring staff while driving growth in stormwater and solid waste management initiatives...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Join a team that's focused on managing diverse civil and environmental projects. You'll enhance client relationships, mentor staff, and provide technical expertise while driving project profitability...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Oversee multiple project disciplines, ensuring alignment with client goals while managing deliverables, risk assessments, and development of project management plans. Foster effective team collaborati...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Oversee project activities across disciplines, enhance execution strategies, and manage client goals. Partner with diverse teams while ensuring efficient processes in planning, procurement, and risk m...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving successful project outcomes across various sectors while enhancing client relationships and managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals efficientl...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in overseeing multi-disciplinary project activities, ensuring alignment with client objectives. Collaborate on planning, execution, and risk management, contributing to innovative solu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex multi-disciplinary projects to achieve client goals, overseeing contracting, risk management, and deliverable production, while supporting program growth and commun...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   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.