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 *

Unlock potential by building relationships with clients, developing engineering solutions, coordinating technical needs, and leading project management for innovative water solutions with a focus on c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $155K *

Take ownership of project controls processes, ensuring effective scheduling, cost management, and reporting for multiple projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and within budget...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $155K *

Champion project success by leading controls processes, ensuring deliverables meet budget and schedule. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, develop reports, and maintain effective project manageme...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$118K - $147K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading project execution from proposal to design, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality deliverables for impactful projects...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $147K *

Lead and manage a diverse range of transportation projects from proposal to design, ensuring quality deliverables while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration to drive innovation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $147K *

Manage and oversee transportation projects from proposal to detailed design, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Lead teams, engage with clients, and foster relationships while providing expertise i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $147K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality transportation projects while managing teams, ensuring quality standards, and fostering client relationships. Play a pivotal role in the growth of a dynamic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to support critical water and wastewater projects, ensuring efficient construction and compliance with engineering standards while collaborating with project management and subcont...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $240K *

Deliver comprehensive project management leadership across multi-discipline engineering projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence from inception to completion while fostering client rel...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading solid waste projects and client relationships in Wisconsin. Drive business development, manage project profitability, and mentor staff while collaborating with a diverse te...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform environmental project delivery by leading multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating permitting processes, and enhancing client relationships across diverse sectors such as transportation, renew...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$94K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy infrastructure. Leverage your engineering expertise to lead multidisciplinary projects, foster client relationships, and drive innovation in transmissio...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $124K *

Shape the future of energy infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary teams, driving project success, and fostering strategic client partnerships in a dynamic environment focused on transmission and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage regional operations for drinking water/wastewater, ensuring financial health, strategic growth, and client engagement. Lead project teams, foster relationships, and drive excellence in service...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading drinking water and wastewater initiatives in Ohio. Drive strategic growth, manage client relationships, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with stakeh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead the drinking water and wastewater initiatives in Ohio, ensuring financial health, strategic growth, and client engagement. Drive operational excellence while fostering strong relations...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic initiatives in drinking water/wastewater management, ensuring financial health and operational excellence across Ohio. Drive growth through client engagement and collaboration while fos...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing complex environmental compliance programs for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, lead teams, and ensure adherence to regulations whil...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee project management activities, ensuring effective planning, execution, and communication among stakeholders. Lead teams to achieve construction goals while managing risks, schedules, and foste...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate project success by leading day-to-day management, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders while driving progress and adhering to timelines and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's pivotal in leading preconstruction services for complex water/wastewater projects. You'll manage personnel, foster client relationships, and drive business acquisition efforts while...

2 days ago

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

$145K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water and wastewater services by providing strategic leadership and technical expertise. Drive growth, enhance client relationships, and develop high-performin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water and wastewater services by providing strategic leadership, fostering client relationships, and driving operational excellence across municipal markets wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Execute comprehensive project management in water/wastewater construction, overseeing budgeting, staffing, and safety while fostering client relations and ensuring compliance to drive project success...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex FERC-regulated projects, providing strategic guidance and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental permits and documents while fostering client relationships...

1 week ago

  •   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.