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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$76K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Contribute to municipal improvements and advance your career in a collaborative environment focused o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as you design innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to impactful municipal impro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex international nuclear projects. Support the elimination of sensitive materials and infrastructure while collaborating with federal partners to develop...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to ensure timely delivery of water treatment projects, overseeing design, procurement, and construction processes while fostering a culture of development and collabora...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive environmental project management by overseeing consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering timely, cost-effective solutions for complex projects. Engage in...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize environmental project management by overseeing consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering timely, cost-effective solutions for complex projects. Engage...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Drive pre-construction management and client relationships to ensure project success. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and compliance while collaborating with superintendents to deliver high-quality res...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $120K *

Engineer innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver effective solutions for municipal and industrial cli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of complex engineering projects, overseeing multiple teams while ensuring technical excellence and alignment with company standards. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor staff, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $130K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with project managers and clients to drive pro...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing capital investments from inception to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while mentoring teams and dri...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

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

$77K - $98K *

Engage in complex engineering tasks overseeing water and wastewater systems. Lead project planning and design, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with stakeholders across various engine...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $195K *

Engage multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Lead from concept to completion while fostering collaboration and mentoring within...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead impactful projects in civil engineering, enhancing urban infrastructure through innovative water and transportation solutions. Inspire a team while delivering excellence from p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects across diverse sectors, ensuring precision and efficiency from design to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver impa...

Reposted today

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful projects by managing complex construction initiatives across healthcare, education, and public sectors. Lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure project success from design t...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex construction projects, ensuring precision and efficiency across healthcare, education, and public sectors. Lead project phases from design to closeout while coord...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Engage in impactful stormwater engineering projects, preparing hydraulic studies, drainage reports, and design plans. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and mentor junior st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $230K *

Champion innovative wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the Pacific Northwest. Shape the future of infrastructure with you...

5 days ago

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

$153K - $230K *

Drive impactful wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and fostering business growth in the Pacific Northwest. Leverage your expertise to innovate and enhance in...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate the planning and delivery of innovative water resources engineering solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on municipal and urban development projects, ensuring compliance an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful water treatment projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative solutions for municipal clients while mentoring junior eng...

Halifax, NSIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project financial management and performance. As a key financial partner, you'll collaborate with project leaders to ensure accurate forecasting, compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale hydroelectric dam maintenance projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safe, reliable energy generation while navigating regulatory environments an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.