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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$106K - $141K *

Champion complex natural gas infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams from design to commissioning. Drive quality, cost, and technical performance while mentoring junior engineers and...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $141K *

Innovate your career by leading multidisciplinary engineering for natural gas infrastructure projects. Drive quality and performance from design through commissioning, collaborating with teams to deli...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $141K *

Transform energy infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary engineering for natural gas projects. Drive quality and performance from design to commissioning, ensuring safe and practical solutions whi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead complex transportation projects, managing a skilled CEI team while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to safety standards. Drive success through strategic planning and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing project delivery in water and wastewater operations. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure successful execution of infrastructure projects while fos...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $147K *

Drive ports and maritime engineering projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring quality deliverables, managing client relationships, and supporting strategic business development initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by delivering innovative hydraulic modeling and design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance stormwater management and conveyance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion project execution by overseeing safety, quality, and budget to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relationships through effective team leadership and communication...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform water resource projects by leading design, analysis, and documentation efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and man...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead transformative transportation projects, managing teams and budgets while fostering client relationships. Shape Hawai'i's infrastructure and ensure project success from concept to compl...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading complex engineering projects, mentoring teams, and driving strategic initiatives. This senior-level role demands expertise in project delivery and client relations, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver successful project execution by managing scope, budget, and timelines while fostering customer relationships and team collaboration. Drive improvements in project management processes and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $235K *

Lead complex projects that enhance community resilience. Oversee budgets, schedules, and personnel to ensure timely, high-quality delivery while collaborating with stakeholders and maintaining safety...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading environmental projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions for clients across various sectors. Elevate your career while fost...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $110K *

Champion environmental projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering innovative solutions for clients across various sectors. Strengthen client rela...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $182K *

Shape the future of Greensboro's water supply by leading critical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a robust drinking water treatment system to deliver safe, reliable water to t...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving environmental compliance initiatives by managing due diligence projects, overseeing inspections, and fostering client relationships to ensure exceptional service and busines...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects by managing design, construction, and commissioning efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and quality control...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage and oversee water resources projects from planning to construction, ensuring quality delivery through client coordination, technical oversight, and team leadership while mentoring junior staff...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Water Resources Engineer, driving innovative solutions in mining and resource projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance water management systems a...

Nanaimo, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative water management solutions in mining projects. Leverage your expertise in hydrological analysis and design to enhance environmental sustainability while collaborating with mul...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $180K *

Lead innovative water resource solutions for mining projects, focusing on design, analysis, and environmental impact. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance water management systems and e...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients and consultants in a fas...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $130K *

Accelerate your career as a Senior Project Engineer, leading diverse water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and develop innovative solutions in a dynamic environment while...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex water/wastewater projects, providing technical expertise, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on civil engineering excelle...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.