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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$120K - $175K *

Transform wastewater operations by leading a dedicated team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to enhance service deliver...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $119K *

Lead the Surface Permitting Section, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing permit reviews. Manage staff, provide technical guidance, and coordinate with stakeholders to support safe oil...

Today

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

$181K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater facilities. Lead projects, manage consultants, and ensure compliance while enhancing community infrastructure and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive success by leading multi-discipline Civil Engineering projects for federal agencies. Collaborate across teams, manage budgets, and mentor engineers while ensuring project excellence and client s...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$226K - $351K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to manage and execute complex water/wastewater programs. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure adherence to project goals, and deliver high-quality results in a collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure program success, guiding client and consultant collaboration while managing project delivery, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure program success, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery in a dynamic environment focused on water and wastewater...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $125K *

Engineer innovative electrical and control systems for water treatment facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and optimize solutions that enhance municipal and indu...

Wellington, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$110K - $125K *

Empower the Water Sector team by designing and implementing electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities. Collaborate with engineers to optimize processes and ensure compliance while providi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through effective project management and engineering design. Lead diverse public works projects, ensuring quality delivery and client...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment by leading preconstruction phases on major collaborative delivery projects. Leverage your expertise to optimize planning, budgeting, and client...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading preconstruction efforts on major water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategy, optimize costs, and ensure successful project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in preconstruction phases for major water/wastewater projects, collaborating with teams and stakeholders to optimize strategies, manage budgets, and ensure successful project execution...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $125K *

Drive successful project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance across multiple utility construction projects while fostering stakeholder partnerships...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $136K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing mechanical maintenance and repair operations for wastewater systems. Lead a skilled workforce, ensuring compliance with safety standards while enhancing oper...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Shape the future of sustainable building design by leveraging your expertise in HVAC and mechanical systems. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions for water sector projects, fostering co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$95K - $146K *

Unlock potential by managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Lead planning, design, and construction efforts while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborate with te...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the management of power distribution projects, ensuring technical execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams through all project phases while adher...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with a dynamic team to oversee power distribution projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in execution. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while driving innovation in util...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic utility environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering Power Delivery projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while driving compliance and safety...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving impactful Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional results...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead Power Delivery projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. Drive project performance, manage budgets, and maintain client satis...

2 weeks 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.