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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$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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Lead project management efforts, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive client success while ensuring quality and effici...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic planning for a water utility. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess priorities, design actionable plans, and ensure alignment with long-term goals while enhanci...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Drive the technical execution of complex engineering projects, leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with standards and re...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing diverse demolition and remediation projects. Oversee planning, execution, and client communication while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Join a dynamic...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a multi-billion dollar campus project, overseeing project controls, team management, and client relationships. Drive project success from start-up to close-out while ensuring safety and quality s...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead impactful infrastructure projects, managing a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions for municipalities and private developments. Foster client relationships and oversee project execution t...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by leading stormwater compliance projects, providing technical expertise, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure effective environ...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at stormwater compliance projects, providing technical leadership, project management, and regulatory guidance. Mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality deliverables while manag...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and design innovative water and wastewater treatment systems for diverse industrial clients. Utilize advanced engineering techniques to tackle complex challenges while supervising junior engineer...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental solutions! As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead diverse projects across the Southwest, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental excellence, managing projects focused on wetlands and compliance. Lead initiatives, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with regulatory agencies to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $146K *

Transform your career by leading large-scale construction projects, ensuring profitability and timely completion while fostering strong relationships with teams and clients. Drive innovation in the me...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

The Transportation Project Manager will oversee large land development projects, focusing on traffic engineering and planning. The role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and represe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping dynamic land development projects. Leverage your traffic engineering expertise to manage comprehensive studies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive successfu...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$78K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental excellence by managing the Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program and laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a skilled t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform project finance operations by supporting cost management, change management, and project controls for a critical wastewater treatment initiative. Collaborate with teams to ensure financial p...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects from assessment to remediation, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality solutions for federal, state, and commerci...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $151K *

Transform municipal infrastructure by leading engineering projects and advising clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and enhance community services t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping sustainable water infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary design efforts, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery of complex municipal projects a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative drainage design and hydraulic modeling for infrastructure projects, ensuring effective stormwater management and compliance with mun...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.