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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$100K - $120K *

Drive large-scale water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Oversee construction management, mentor teams, and manage budgets and schedules to achieve client objectives...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by managing large-scale water and wastewater projects. Oversee construction, ensure compliance, mentor teams, and deliver projects on time and within budget while collaborating...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $172K *

Manage offsite water infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with diverse teams to support AWS data centers, driving innovative solutions and maintaining high safe...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-profile Ports & Marine projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship to a dynamic team. Drive client relationships and ensure project success across diverse m...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion environmental compliance initiatives by leading projects, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality solutions while shap...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading major construction projects, ensuring quality and safety while managing teams and subcontractors. Drive project success through effective planning, coordination, and p...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee the roadway/bridge design projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and fostering client relationships. Lead business development efforts and ensure compliance with des...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure communications by managing complex systems from design to operational handover. Oversee project scope, budget, and contractor performance while ensuring regulatory compliance...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Empower the future of transportation by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful roadway projects, managing scope, finances, and client relationships while driving business development an...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading transportation projects from inception to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure financial performance, and build strong client relationships while driving b...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering transportation projects, managing scope, finances, and a multidisciplinary team while fostering client relationships and driving business development efforts for successf...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to manage project coordination, procurement, and quality assurance in construction. Leverage your expertise to ensure safety and efficiency while supporting subcontractors and docu...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead capital programs, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery of high-quality facilities. As a trusted advisor, you'll manage a diverse team and oversee project portfolios from planning...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $109K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex water resources challenges. Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative solutions for stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and hydrologic analyse...

2 weeks ago

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

$99K - $113K *

Lead impactful water resources engineering projects, mentoring junior staff while enhancing infrastructure across multiple regions. Collaborate with clients and design teams to deliver quality solutio...

Yesterday

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

$99K - $113K *

Lead the charge in innovative water resources engineering projects, managing design services for transportation improvements while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients to enhance nati...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $109K *

Lead the charge in innovative water resources projects, tackling stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and hydraulic analyses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective soluti...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $109K *

Join our team to tackle complex water resources challenges, enhancing stormwater management and floodplain mapping. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for public...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage resources, and communicate effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, troubleshoot issues, and communicate effectively with clients while maintaining safety and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and coordinate complex projects, ensuring adherence to policies and budgets while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and leading project teams to success...

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate project success by leading daily field execution and vendor oversight. Ensure compliance and quality in construction projects while coordinating with teams and stakeholders for efficient op...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing construction projects safely and efficiently. As a Field Project Manager, you'll oversee daily operations, vendor coordination, and ensure compliance with sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in field project execution, ensuring compliance and efficiency across construction sites. Oversee vendor coordination, daily operations, and quality assurance while serving as the key...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth and leadership within the Tennessee transportation team, overseeing project management, client relations, and strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and profitability across th...

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.