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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$95K - $115K *

Lead environmental project management efforts, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams for clean energy and storage projects. Drive project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and business de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water solutions by managing client relationships and overseeing project opportunities from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Power Generation projects, overseeing design teams and ensuring optimal client service, quality, and financial performance across multiple disciplines and locations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $107K *

Manage complex remediation projects by collaborating with a skilled team to ensure regulatory compliance and safety while delivering high-quality consulting services to clients across diverse contamin...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $190K *

Transform water and wastewater treatment projects by leading design integration and execution. Leverage your expertise to guide process selection, develop design packages, and collaborate with multidi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a strategic role managing complex remediation programs for Oil and Gas clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement while leading a team of professionals a...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate IT Controls and AI Resiliency projects, ensuring effective management and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize construction oversight for water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards. Leverage extensive experience in treatment plant construction to monitor activit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful electrical design initiatives by applying expertise in project management and coordination, ensuring compliance with industry standards for healthcare and commercial projects while le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

Champion project success by leading large-scale utility initiatives, managing teams, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Drive quality and environmental processes while ensuring timely project co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $118K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful projects in the energy sector. Manage teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $191K *

Unlock potential by leading mechanical design teams on innovative industrial water projects. Collaborate with experts globally to deliver optimal solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilitie...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive new product development and project execution, ensuring timely delivery within budget while meeting quality standards. Collaborate with various departments to sync...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative water resource solutions by leading a dynamic team, enhancing client relationships, and driving project success across high-profile infrastructure initiatives in Central Texas...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee small to medium EPC/service projects, ensuring successful execution across performance, quality, and client satisfaction while leading multi-discipline teams and coordinating projec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$124K - $202K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse water resources projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your expertise in civil engineering to drive impactful...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $202K *

Lead and manage diverse water resources projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective team coordination, client engagement, and technical expertise in civil engineering and project manageme...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $202K *

Empower your career by leading diverse teams in delivering impactful water resource projects. Utilize your expertise in civil engineering to manage complex initiatives, foster client relationships, an...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $202K *

Lead transformative water resources projects by managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring successful delivery through strong client relationships and technical expertise in civil engineering...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $202K *

Empower your career by leading diverse teams in delivering impactful water resource projects. Utilize your extensive engineering expertise to manage complex initiatives, foster client relationships, a...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative water resource projects. Utilize your extensive civil engineering expertise to manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring successful project execution and stron...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality proposals for strategic water-sector opportunities across Canada. Collaborate with teams to drive business growth, manage multiple deadlines, and enhance cli...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients while overseeing project objectives from...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Oversee complex environmental remediation projects, managing teams and ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering innovative solutions and maintaining project budgets...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.