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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$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

$103K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance water filtration technology. Leverage your engineering expertise to support production, drive process improvements, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $125K *

Empower innovation in water filtration by leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance production processes, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Manage and optimize public-sector transportation and facility projects from planning through closeout, ensuring effective delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading public-sector transportation projects from planning to closeout. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure successful project delivery, managing scope, budget, and sched...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale land development projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with PennDOT regulations while enhancing traffic engineering...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion large land development projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to manage traffic engineering tasks, analyze permits, and represent at municipal meetings. Drive impactful solutio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative projects, collaborating across teams, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and foster growth within the organization...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $142K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical engineering efforts on a major wastewater treatment project. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and quality in construction, while managing...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to shape community services while fostering a supportive team cult...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage land development projects from design to construction, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to create effective site plans and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse civil engineering projects, overseeing teams to deliver innovative land development solutions while ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $214K *

Drive innovative traffic engineering solutions by leading project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance mobility and safety...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $214K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of traffic engineering by leading project delivery, fostering team development, and enhancing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions that improve mobilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $214K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mobility and safety through innovative traffic engineering solutions. Lead project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by leading design and management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and profitability while mentoring a dynamic team and fostering client relationships...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex transportation projects, ensuring timely delivery and profitability while leading a dynamic team. Drive business development and client relationships, leveraging 8+ years of roadway des...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing complex transportation projects, overseeing design and delivery, and leading a dynamic team to achieve client satisfaction and business growth...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of land development through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with diverse clients and lead projects from concept to completion, enhancing urban lands...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse municipal infrastructure projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to deliver public sector solutions on time and within budget while building...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $196K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing enterprise-wide safety, security, and environmental strategies. Drive a proactive culture focused on compliance, risk management, and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading diverse Civil Engineering projects for federal agencies. Collaborate across teams, manage complex tasks, and drive project success while mentoring engineers and ensurin...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $182K *

Elevate your career by leading industrial water/wastewater projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and driving business growth through innovative design solutions and client engagement...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $182K *

Contribute to innovative industrial water and wastewater projects, leveraging your expertise to lead design management, mentor teams, and drive business growth while collaborating with multidisciplina...

2 weeks ago

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

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.