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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$163K - $282K *

Transform California's wastewater landscape by leading strategic initiatives, driving innovation, and delivering complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationshi...

1 week ago

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

$163K - $282K *

Lead the strategic growth and technical excellence of our wastewater practice in California. Drive innovation, client engagement, and project delivery while mentoring emerging leaders and collaboratin...

1 week ago

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

$163K - $282K *

Lead your career with a strategic role in wastewater management, driving innovation and excellence across California. Collaborate with experts, mentor talent, and deliver impactful projects while enha...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $160K *

Lead the charge in municipal roadway projects as a senior project manager, overseeing project plans, budgets, and schedules while fostering client relationships and mentoring your team for success...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$108K - $160K *

Champion transformative municipal roadway projects while mentoring teams. Lead project management efforts, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong client relationships, all within a collaborative en...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead innovative waste management projects, driving sustainable solutions and technical excellence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Drive the expansion of water infrastructure projects in Upstate NY while managing multidisciplinary teams, delivering complex designs, and cultivating client relationships to grow market presence and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $282K *

Shape the future of wastewater management in California by leading strategic initiatives, driving innovation, and fostering client relationships. Empower teams to deliver sustainable solutions while m...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead and manage diverse industrial projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and profitability. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions while nurturing professio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive growth and profitability while overseeing all phases from des...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Manage diverse industrial projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and profitability. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive growth and maintain strong relationships while overseeing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $106K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing environmental operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency at our landfill facility. Lead daily activities and support a collaborative workfo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage project teams to deliver high-quality work, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence. Communicate effectively with clients while mentoring staff and fostering strong stakeholder...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Partner with us to lead project teams, manage budgets, and connect with clients. Foster relationships, mentor staff, and ensure quality compliance while driving project success and enhancing internal...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, overseeing budgets, scopes, and schedules while fostering client relationships. Lead project pursuits and mentor staff within a collaborative env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Create impactful project outcomes by leading diverse teams, managing scope, budgets, and schedules. Enhance client relations and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to quality standards and successf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage land development projects from site evaluation to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams, manage resources, and communicate effectively to deliver exception...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Oversee resource management, project scheduling, and client communication while prom...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic program management for medium to large-scale surface transportation projects, ensuring ethical practices and innovation while leading teams to achieve financial success and foster clie...

2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $154K *

Lead the charge in transformative land development projects, combining technical expertise and project leadership to deliver innovative solutions that shape communities and mentor future industry lead...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $143K *

Champion environmental projects by leading investigations and remediation efforts, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering client relationships and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing multiple IT/OT infrastructure projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and client s...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading civil engineering projects, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions while ensuring quality and compliance with stan...

5 days ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in wastewater and civil engineering projects, driving evaluations, designs, and technical deliverables while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to ensure p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.