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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$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...

2 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

Today

  •   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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the oversight of water infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency in execution. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to manage resources and deliver on construction g...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule while maintaining strong client communication and overseeing project teams for successful...

1 month ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a talented team of geotechnical engineers and inspectors, managing project delivery and client relationships while fostering growth within a dynamic environment focused on quality and business de...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Innovate the future of wastewater treatment by leading maintenance operations, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing resources and fostering a high-performing team culture dedicated to opera...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading water/wastewater master planning projects, guiding teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive technical excellence and business development in a dynamic environment f...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading environmental assessments and remediation projects. You'll guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe and efficient project execution while mentoring staff an...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing construction projects from inception to completion, fostering team development, and ensuring quality control while building strong relationships with clie...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, collaborating with public agencies to enhance community infrastructure. Lead design and construction efforts while ensuring compliance and fostering strong...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $155K *

Transform water infrastructure projects by leading civil design efforts, managing teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solution...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage and drive project execution for engineering assignments, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and clients to align project goals and foster...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and clients to define project scope, track progress, and...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with impactful project management, overseeing engineering projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality stand...

5 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and lead a motivated t...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $155K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring project quality and timelines while mentoring...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading civil engineering design efforts for diverse water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, quality, and effective project deliver...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural projects for the US Postal Service. Utilize your expertise in design and project management while collaborating with clients and guiding teams to deliver i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing diverse projects for the US Postal Service. Leverage your expertise to lead design teams, ensure quality, and build client relationshi...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural projects for the US Postal Service. Utilize your expertise in design and project management while collaborating with clients and guiding teams to deliver i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing diverse projects for the US Postal Service. Leverage your expertise to lead design teams, ensure quality control, and build lasting cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Take ownership of diverse architectural projects, applying standard techniques and leading design teams to meet client objectives while ensuring quality control and compliance with USPS standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Empower our team to manage architectural projects for the US Postal Service, utilizing your expertise in design and client relations. Lead design efforts, ensure quality control, and drive project suc...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.