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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$130K - $160K *

Develop innovative water and wastewater infrastructure solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Engage in design, analysis, and client relations while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative engineering solutions for municipal water/wastewater projects, overseeing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful p...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional water/wastewater projects. Lead project management efforts, ensuring timely execution and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while...

Today

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

$114K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading impactful water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing client relationships. Drive project success from concept to construction while shaping the future...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead and direct projects for planning, design, and construction of industrial water and wastewater facilities while mentoring project staff and managing complex engineering tasks...

Reposted yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through all project phases while managing client relationships and ensuring quality outcomes acro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through to proj...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through execution, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Utilize your project management expertise to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and overs...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage diverse water and wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery phases while fostering client relationships and ensuring pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project lifecycles, and strengthen client relationships while delivering impactful civil i...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources through innovative project management. Lead diverse engineering projects, collaborate with clients, and drive impactful solutions in a supporti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Develop and oversee project plans, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while coordinating resources and maintaining quality control throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of wastewater management by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and guiding multidisciplinary teams. This role is perfect for seasoned professionals eager to tac...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse projects in the Water and Wastewater Treatment sector, ensuring effective scheduling, cost management, and team collaboration while upholding quality and safety sta...

Yesterday

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

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in expanding our water/wastewater engineering practice through strategic planning, innovation, and team development. Shape market presence and deliver excellence in project management...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the water/wastewater engineering landscape by leading strategic initiatives, fostering team growth, and enhancing service delivery. Drive innovation and collaboration to elevate market prese...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our water/wastewater engineering practice by leading strategic initiatives, fostering team growth, and driving innovation. This role offers the chance to shape market presence and enhance tech...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Lead transformative water/wastewater projects, enhancing market presence and strategic planning. Collaborate with teams to ensure design excellence and propel business initiatives in a high-impact rol...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the water/wastewater engineering landscape by leading strategic initiatives, fostering team growth, and driving innovation to enhance market presence and technical excellence in a dynamic en...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading complex water/wastewater projects, managing teams, and building client relationships. Drive project success while ensuring quality and compliance in a dynamic engineer...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $165K *

Join our team to lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects, fostering client relationships and guiding a skilled team. Your expertise will drive project success and enhance our department's im...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $160K *

Execute construction management activities for small to medium projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, scheduling, and risk mitigation while leading project teams and maintaining qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.