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 *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and engaging with clients to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and engaging with clients. Drive successful project execution while mentoring staff and pr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by managing design teams, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with clients to meet project goals efficiently and effectively...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager overseeing water and wastewater projects. Lead design professionals, manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure quality assurance while mentoring s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage water and wastewater projects, overseeing design and construction quality assurance while ensuring timely project delivery and client satisfaction. Lead professionals and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects, leading a team of design professionals. Engage with clients and ensure project requirements are met efficiently while providing constru...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth and excellence in our Water/Wastewater team by leading projects, managing client relationships, and fostering staff development. Shape the future of our business through strategic directi...

Today

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

$88K - $142K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Water/Wastewater projects, overseeing planning, budgeting, and client relations while mentoring emerging engineers and ensuring quality outcomes in a collaborative enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing engineering for diverse water projects. Lead multi-discipline teams, oversee budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while driving innovative solutions in water and was...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Utilize your technical expertise to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Drive client satisfaction and project success from inception to completion...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful solutions by leading multi-discipline teams on large-scale water and wastewater projects. Oversee engineering deliverables, manage client relations, and drive team performance to de...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$142K - $249K *

Elevate your career by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project success from planning to execution whi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$142K - $249K *

Transform your career by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Drive project success through effective client communication, technical expertise, and team leadership while ensuring quality...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading and expanding multi-discipline water/wastewater projects. Drive growth with autonomy, build client relationships, and mentor teams while managing profitable projects in a d...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater projects, leading design and execution while managing client relationships and project teams to ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery of high-quality engineerin...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading complex wastewater projects while mentoring junior engineers and managing client relations. Drive business development and enhance AECOM's successful portfolio in the...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects on time and within budget. As a key management representative, you'll oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring effective coordination across departments, budget adherence, and strategic decision-making while mentoring engineers and prepari...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and management of complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while mentoring engineers and resolving operational issues across departments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Deliver exceptional project management by leading teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring timely completion of large-scale construction projects while fostering a culture of safety and inclusion...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $185K *

Lead project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder communication. Drive team development, manage risks, and foster relationships to exceed project goals while maintaining a cult...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $185K *

Lead project management efforts by developing plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery of large-scale construction projects while fostering a culture of safety and inclusion...

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing and designing water/wastewater projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead water/wastewater design projects, managing scope and budget while leveraging client relationships. Engage in innovative solutions for municipal and private clients, enhanci...

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.