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 - $140K *

Lead project execution for water treatment systems in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful planning, coordination, and delivery of critical mechanical processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Drive impactful municipal infrastructure projects, collaborating with clients to ensure timely delivery and technical excellence while leading project management efforts and mentoring teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $195K *

Partner with us to manage and deliver critical infrastructure emergency management programs. This role involves client engagement, project oversight, and technical contributions, ensuring high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Engage in managing and delivering critical infrastructure emergency management programs. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality project execution while supporting business de...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the delivery of emergency management programs for critical infrastructure, managing projects and client relationships while ensuring high-quality outcomes and collaboration across teams to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing emergency management for critical infrastructure. Lead multi-year resilience programs, engage with clients, and deliver high-quality solutions while collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $149K *

Empower critical water infrastructure projects by managing planning, scheduling, and coordination. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality control while overseeing bu...

1 week ago

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

$99K - $149K *

Elevate your career by managing complex water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery, compliance, and quality control in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Join us in leading water and wastewater operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing teams and resources. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration for sustainable utility...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead hydrologic and hydraulic projects, ensuring compliance with FEMA regulations while mentoring teams and managing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions in floodplain management and water...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in community development projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic, hybrid work environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$174K - $255K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transportation and infrastructure projects. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and mentor teams while delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $136K *

Oversee and manage engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and quality assurance. Engage with consultants and contractors on municipal public works, focusing on water and wastewater infrastru...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading projects in the water and wastewater construction industry. Oversee site operations, manage budgets, and foster owner relations while ensuring compliance and safety in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$83K - $93K *

Engage in innovative water/wastewater engineering projects, collaborating with a skilled team to deliver high-quality designs and solutions. Manage multiple projects efficiently while ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $99K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading diverse construction projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with design and policy standards in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Transform civil land construction projects by leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Drive project success from initiation to closure while fostering str...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading complex water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with municipalities and guide strategic initiatives impacting community resilience, while mentoring juni...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative water infrastructure solutions while leading complex projects that enhance community resilience. Collaborate with clients to ensure sustainable, efficient systems with a focus on me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $166K *

Shape the future of construction by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring successful financial outcomes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project success and foster a p...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $166K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction by leading complex projects. As a key on-site project manager, you'll drive project success, mentor staff, and ensure quality outcomes across the...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of preconstruction management by leading client relationships and overseeing project opportunities from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $500K+*

Lead strategic client relationships and oversee project opportunities from identification to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals and achieve sales goals while ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $500K+*

Grow strategic client relationships and oversee project opportunities from identification to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals and achieve sales goals while ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $500K+*

Lead client relationships and oversee project opportunities from identification to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals and achieve sales goals while ensuring client...

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  •   8 - 10 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.