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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$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's advancing industrial water solutions by managing complex wastewater projects, leading teams, and fostering client relationships to deliver high-quality, sustainable outcomes while m...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Play a key role in advancing industrial water solutions by designing and managing complex wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and building strong client relationships to foster growt...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Transform industrial water systems by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. Play a key role in expanding our practice while ensuring innovative and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative industrial water projects, managing diverse teams to enhance client relationships and drive practice growth while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Drive impactful industrial water projects, manage client relationships, and lead teams to deliver innovative solutions while advancing our industrial water practice and ensuring compliance with regula...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver quality engineering solutions on time and within budget. Manage project lifecycles, client communications, and technical tasks while ensuring client sa...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to impactful water and wastewater projects by managing schedules, costs, and site personnel while fostering strong owner relations and ensuring safety standards are met throughout the const...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing water and wastewater construction projects. Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and safety while fostering strong owner relations and leading site personnel to achieve...

4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead project management efforts in water and wastewater construction, overseeing cost projections, scheduling, and safety compliance while fostering strong owner relations and managing site personnel...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse distribution projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system reliability and safety. Drive strategic plann...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $149K *

Join our team to deliver impactful wastewater capital improvement projects, enhancing community health and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse professionals while advancing your engineering caree...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance water infrastructure by designing innovative treatment systems, leading project documentation, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients and manage resources to deliver high-quality pr...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $91K *

Elevate your career as a Design Engineer, focusing on innovative water/wastewater solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, analyze, and improve systems, ensuring compliance with environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive compliance excellence by building scalable programs for potable-water and wastewater operations across multiple states, collaborating with regulators, field teams, and leadership to ensure safet...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency at a power plant. Lead personnel, manage schedules, and enhance plant performance through effective m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $175K *

Oversee maintenance operations to ensure optimal productivity and safety at the plant. Manage personnel, coordinate maintenance schedules, and implement best practices for equipment reliability and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive environmental project success by managing consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering technical accuracy in assessments and reports. Engage in fieldwork and...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental safety and compliance. Manage complex projects, oversee consultants, and ensure adherence to regulations while developing effective remedial action plans...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading complex, cross-functional projects. Oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring team members and enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $121K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and sustainability within solid waste operations. Oversee inspections, audits, and performance monitoring to enhance resource recovery and environmental practice...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $121K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and sustainability within solid waste operations. Oversee regulatory adherence, performance monitoring, and resource recovery initiatives while collaborating wit...

1 week ago

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

$155K - $188K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team in wastewater treatment. Drive compliance, safety, and efficiency while developing innovative strategies to enhance plant operations and ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage a dynamic commissioning team, driving project execution and business development. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance client relationships and streamline processes across div...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your impact as a Senior Project Manager, leading a dynamic commissioning team. Drive innovation in engineering projects across diverse sectors, ensuring quality and efficiency while expanding...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and grow a dynamic Water Resources team, managing projects and client relations while driving business development and ensuring high-quality engineering solutions for municipal water resources in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.