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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$88K - $143K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Public Works team, engaging in diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while contributing to impactful community infrastructure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through diverse projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll engage with clients, design municipal systems, and mentor junior staff while con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with local clients on diverse projects, from utilities to parks, while mentoring j...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing diverse public works projects, enhancing community infrastructure while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, emp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading diverse projects in utilities, roads, and parks. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and technical excellence in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project execution by leading complex, engineered-to-order initiatives, ensuring quality, budget, and delivery commitments are met while fostering strong customer relationships and cross-funct...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Design and lead large-scale heavy civil and environmental projects, managing budgets, schedules, and teams. Oversee project delivery from mobilization to closeout, ensuring compliance and strong clien...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

Manage large-scale heavy civil and environmental projects, ensuring successful delivery from mobilization to closeout. Collaborate with teams and clients to oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

Transform the future of heavy civil projects by leading large-scale initiatives across the Southeast. Drive project success from mobilization to closeout, collaborating with teams and clients to ensur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

Lead large-scale heavy civil and environmental projects, managing budgets, schedules, and teams. Collaborate with clients and senior leadership to ensure successful project delivery and compliance acr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing water resource management through innovative solutions. Leverage your technical expertise in surface and groundwater management, modeling, and project feasibi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $185K *

Optimize water resource management by leveraging technical expertise in surface and groundwater systems, modeling, and project feasibility. Collaborate effectively to enhance water supply reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while serving as the primary liaison between clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and delivery...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative solutions in industrial process engineering, collaborating across teams to enhance project execution and business development. Drive safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction thr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by leading complex engineering design tasks in water and industrial processes. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance project execution and business development, ensuring s...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your engineering expertise to drive innovative solutions in industrial water processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance project outcomes and foster client relationsh...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing industrial water processes. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive project success across diverse applications while collaborating with professionals t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative process engineering for diverse water and industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client relationships and drive business development whi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in innovative process engineering, collaborating across disciplines to enhance project execution and client relationships while ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in d...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by leveraging your expertise in industrial processes to enhance project execution and client relationships. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver effective solutions in water and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage complex surface transportation programs, providing strategic direction and technical leadership while ensuring ethical practices and financial success in program delivery...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead municipal engineering projects, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to design sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance community living. Drive busin...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform communities as a Civil Project Manager, leading project planning and execution while ensuring client satisfaction and budget adherence. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance municipal...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $143K *

Advance your career by providing essential water services, including planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate on diverse projects addressing both routine and complex...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering projects, providing technical expertise and direction. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and solve complex water system challenges while managing resource...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.