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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$91K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in utility engineering. Lead project management efforts for high-voltage systems, ensuring successful completion through strategic planning, compliance, and colla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$122K - $164K *

Shape the future of stormwater management by leading innovative projects that enhance water quality and community resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams to design sustainable infrastructure soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $153K *

Transform stormwater management by leading innovative infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance community resilience and environmental quality through effective design and pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $159K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Civil Engineer, leading stormwater infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience and environmental quality. Collaborate with diverse teams to design innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $153K *

Empower communities by leading innovative stormwater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance water quality and deliver impactful civil engineering solutions in complex ecolo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

The Senior Project Manager at PurgeRite is responsible for planning, executing, and closing complex hydronic system projects while managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. This rol...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring successful execution through effective oversight, collaboration, and problem-solving across all project phases from initiation to close-o...

1 week ago

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

$89K - $118K *

Champion the development of innovative municipal infrastructure solutions through comprehensive design, analysis, and collaboration to enhance water and wastewater systems, ensuring efficiency and sus...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Innovate solutions as a Water Resources Engineer, tackling hydrologic and hydraulic challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful renewable energy and infrastructure...

Minnesota, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Manage environmental projects for retail petroleum clients, ensuring BUSTR compliance and corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to deliver technical reports and mentor staff while maintaining saf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing significant projects, ensuring excellence through collaboration and strategic planning. Drive project success by overseeing budgets, resources, and team performance across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead and manage municipal engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers. Drive business development and engage...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $142K *

Lead the delivery of innovative water and wastewater engineering services, managing diverse projects and client relationships while ensuring technical excellence and adherence to budget and schedule i...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive complex, multi-phase projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff while utilizing ad...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex, multi-phase projects across Engineering and Cabling. Lead teams, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor junior staff while overseeing project execution, financial...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead complex heavy civil and water infrastructure projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion while adhering to safety, quality, and budget standards. Collaborate with diverse st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Drive complex, multi-phase projects across Engineering and Cabling, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability. Mentor teams, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver suc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $157K *

Optimize project delivery by collaborating across teams to drive successful outcomes. Leverage your expertise in project management processes and tools to enhance efficiency, manage risks, and ensure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Drive impactful water/wastewater projects as a hands-on leader overseeing concrete operations. Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while managing subcontractors and field teams to deliver critical...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $125K *

Advance your career by managing advanced water reclamation and potable water systems. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while responding to emergencies and enhancin...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$93K - $125K *

Elevate your career by managing advanced water reclamation and potable water systems. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enhancing public health and safety thr...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by managing all phases of CMI projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met while fostering strong client relationships and leading diverse project teams in a dynamic environme...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform environmental projects by managing complex analyses, leading teams, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships. Contribute to restoring environments and driving innovative solut...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing floodplain management and infrastructure. Lead projects, oversee contracts, and ensure high-quality service while collaborating with agencies and the communit...

2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $171K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental management. In this pivotal role, you'll lead multi-faceted environmental projects, drive business development, and collaborate with industry exp...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.