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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$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services across Alberta, ensuring rel...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure by applying your civil engineering expertise to diverse projects, from municipal systems to major infrastructure initiatives, ensuring rel...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by joining our team to design and deliver innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to impactful municipal en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage in dynamic project management, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Foster client relationships and mentor team members to dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the growth and strategic vision for Florida's Water and Wastewater sectors, focusing on collaborative delivery and project management. Lead initiatives, mentor staff, and enhance client relation...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Join our team to lead complex traffic engineering projects, managing a distributed group while delivering innovative transportation solutions. Leverage your expertise in traffic operations and project...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Champion innovative traffic engineering solutions by leading complex projects, managing a distributed team, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance transportation systems for state and local a...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative traffic engineering solutions while managing a distributed team. This role combines technical expertise with project management and business development to enh...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Lead innovative traffic engineering projects while managing a distributed team. Combine technical expertise with project management skills to deliver high-quality transportation solutions for state an...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex traffic engineering projects, combining technical expertise with project management and team leadership. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative transp...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $135K *

Lead the charge in managing and designing utility infrastructure projects, focusing on water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $108K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Drive site investigations and remediation efforts, fostering client relationsh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform civil landscapes by leading engineering design and project management for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders to enhance regional grow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$157K - $208K *

Transform wastewater management by leading strategic policy initiatives, overseeing asset management, and fostering stakeholder engagement to enhance Denver's infrastructure and sustainability efforts...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping water resources projects by leading engineering design and project management, ensuring client satisfaction through innovative solutions and strategic planning across divers...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Execute engineering project management for water resources, overseeing project lifecycle, client liaison, and team coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality outcomes for munic...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by managing diverse water resource projects. Lead full lifecycle project management, ensuring top-tier quality, budget adherence, and client satisf...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions in water resources. Drive project success by overseeing full project lifecycles, managing budgets and schedules, and ensurin...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead engineering project management for water resource initiatives, ensuring effective delivery on time and within budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and municipal clients to drive projec...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$175K - $184K *

Champion the future of water infrastructure by leading preconstruction efforts on large-scale water and wastewater projects. Drive strategy, manage risk, and foster collaboration to ensure successful...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water resource projects, including stormwater management and stream restoration, while collaborating with diverse professionals to ensure quality...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to execute water resource projects, including stormwater management and erosion control, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery across...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing wastewater management through innovative engineering solutions. Lead a skilled team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic initiatives for efficie...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Transform municipal infrastructure by leading engineering projects to enhance water solutions, guiding client interactions, and ensuring compliance with technical standards while fostering relationshi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative electrical solutions. You'll collaborate with clients, lead projects, and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges, ensuring o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.