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 - $130K *

Drive the successful execution of heavy highway projects across multiple states, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and budget standards while fostering client relationships and identifying new bu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $116K *

Empower environmental sustainability by analyzing and designing solutions for water and wastewater management. Collaborate with engineers to enhance public health outcomes through innovative environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leading interdisciplinary teams in facility and pipeline design. Drive project execution, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication while ensuring qualit...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance water, stormwater, and wastewater systems acros...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Empower your career by leading multidisciplinary teams in transportation projects, managing Phase I engineering and NEPA studies, and fostering client relationships while ensuring compliance with stat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Transform transportation projects by leading multidisciplinary teams through NEPA and Phase I studies, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement while delivering innovative solutions that meet ag...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize transportation projects by leading design efforts, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance roadway design while fostering mentorship and c...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading highway design projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and cl...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Drive stormwater design excellence in the Oregon/Idaho region, blending technical leadership, mentorship, and business development to enhance transportation projects while ensuring compliance and fost...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll lead stormwater design for transportation and community projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship while fostering business development opportunities acros...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $190K *

Grow your career as a stormwater design leader, driving compliance, mentoring a team, and supporting diverse infrastructure projects in the Oregon/Idaho region while enhancing business development opp...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic MEP team by leading complex projects from concept to completion. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and designers, ensuring successful project delivery and client s...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Drive impactful public works projects that enhance community infrastructure. Lead design and delivery efforts, mentor junior staff, and cultivate client relationships while ensuring project quality an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance wastewater treatment innovation by leading teams, driving growth, and delivering projects that enhance public health and the environment, while fostering a collaborative culture and strengthen...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Develop your engineering skills while collaborating on diverse waste management projects. Gain hands-on experience in landfill operations, regulatory compliance, and environmental management under the...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $155K *

Drive impactful analytics initiatives as a key leader in systems integration and workflow automation. Lead strategic planning and foster collaboration to enhance organizational effectiveness and data...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $109K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects for water and wastewater systems. Oversee teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success while collaborating with clients and stakeholder...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by managing complex projects, leading client relations, and mentoring engineering talent while driving innovative solutions in the Central Regio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex water and wastewater projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff. Drive business development initiatives and provide technical leadership to ensure projec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure through strategic project management. Leverage engineering expertise to lead complex water and wastewater projects, nurture client relationships, and mentor em...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative stormwater management projects that enhance environmental resilience while overseeing team performance, budgets, and regulatory compliance for sustainable infras...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$99K - $174K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder alignment while advancing technology and manufacturing capabilities...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $140K *

Elevate your career by leading industrial electrical engineering projects focused on power and automation. Drive project success through effective planning, resource management, and stakeholder alignm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Lead the development and lifecycle management of membrane products for water and wastewater markets. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, capture market opportunities, and enhance customer sa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion large-scale civil infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with standards. Lead project teams, manage client relationships, and drive operational ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.