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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$162K - $183K *

Champion the operation and management of wastewater facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a diverse team. Drive improvements in processes and infrastructure to enhance service...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Transform the landscape of energy management by leading impactful projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across diverse industries. You will mentor teams and manage client r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$186K - $279K *

Lead the charge in strategic oversight of engineering and environmental services, guiding critical infrastructure investments and compliance strategies to ensure sustainable growth and operational exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational success by providing technical expertise in instrumentation and controls for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering designs and processes, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex roadway projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relations, and ensuring timely deliverables while adhering to budget constraints. Drive innovation in project delive...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage and lead project teams to successfully execute municipal engineering projects, ensuring effective communication, budget adherence, and high-quality standards for client satisfaction and project...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in driving high-quality municipal engineering projects, overseeing project teams, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure standards and deadlines ar...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading Transmission projects, managing budgets, and ensuring timely execution. You'll coordinate resources, support capital maintenance, and drive project success whil...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform communities by leading municipal engineering projects, fostering client relationships, and driving impactful infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure and public heal...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $105K *

Transform project management by leading complex restoration and construction initiatives. Leverage your expertise to drive successful outcomes in high-profile environments while mentoring teams and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading municipal drinking water distribution projects. Engage with clients, manage multi-discipline teams, and deliver innovative solutions across local and national landscapes wh...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative water and wastewater infrastructure solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing projects from design to execution, and ensuring client satisfaction and project profitabi...

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence by overseeing quality plans and audits across multiple infrastructure projects. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance compliance and innovation, ensuring successful imp...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$102K - $163K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects through the entire life cycle, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with specifications. Collaborate with global teams to drive success in New Product In...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $163K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams in managing New Product Introduction projects. Oversee the entire project life cycle, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with specifications...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $163K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams through the project life cycle, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with specifications. Utilize project management tools to track progress and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at every stage of the project life cycle, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of New Product Introduction projects while adhering to budgetary and performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $163K *

Manage all phases of project life cycle for New Product Introduction, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with specifications. Collaborate with global teams, utilizing project management tools to t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $163K *

Manage the full project life cycle for New Product Introduction, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with specifications. Lead cross-functional teams, track progress, and resolve issues while utili...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading complex environmental remediation projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll drive project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with experts to tackl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental remediation projects, providing technical and project leadership while fostering client relationships and mentoring a multidisciplinary team across th...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower progress at a leading firm by managing integrated water resource projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in flood risk management, environmental rest...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative environmental remediation projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions. Drive client engagement and project management across the Midwest, ensuring co...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing complex environmental projects, providing oversight, and leading junior staff. Collaborate with diverse teams to restore and protect the environment while delivering re...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.