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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$150K - $200K *

Champion your expertise in stormwater management by leading compliance programs, developing client relationships, and driving strategic growth in a senior leadership role focused on California's envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects from design to construction, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. Lead project management efforts while mentoring staff and col...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage onsite activities for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with regulations. Lead personnel, coordinate logistics, and foster a safety culture while liaising with clients and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion onsite operations for hazardous waste management, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a team to optimize logistics and safety standards. Serve as the key liaison between client...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Oversee onsite activities for hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients and vendors to optimize logistics, safety, and cost-saving in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful land development projects by leading design and permitting processes, while cultivating client relationships and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality results in a support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading complex interior office buildouts, ensuring timely project completion while exceeding client expectations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive project succes...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing diverse initiatives, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality execution while adhering to established PM procedures and business goals...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful project management services while fostering positive client relationships and enhancing workplace culture across diverse transportation projects...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive environmental solutions by applying scientific principles to analyze data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate with project teams to execute fieldwork and suppor...

Omaha, NERemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation and excellence. You'll oversee projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance operational ef...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Discover a rewarding opportunity to lead civil construction projects, ensuring quality and safety while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with a dedicated team to drive successful infrastruc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by tackling federal projects, conducting analyses, and developing solutions to enhance compliance and restore natural systems. Collaborate with teams on d...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower multidisciplinary teams by providing technical guidance and quality assurance for complex engineering projects, while fostering client relationships and enhancing internal capabilities in the...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Lead transportation projects by leveraging expertise in engineering design, managing teams, and fostering client relationships to deliver successful infrastructure solutions across Florida...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Lead transformative highway projects that enhance transportation networks and community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning through delivery...

Hartford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $138K *

Develop and manage inclusive business partnerships to enhance small business engagement, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives across the Mountain Pacific region, fostering collaboration among...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us to manage complex projects in the Power & Energy sector, ensuring excellence in financial performance, technical delivery, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Grow your career with us by managing project financials and operations in our dynamic Transportation and Infrastructure practice. Collaborate with project leaders to ensure budget control, compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Lead the charge in financial management and project delivery for diverse transportation initiatives. Collaborate with project teams to ensure budget compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational exc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Manage financial performance and operational delivery for multiple projects, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting. Collaborate with project teams to enhance efficiency and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Champion the financial management and operational delivery of diverse transportation projects, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting while collaborating with project leaders to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Analyze project financials and support operational delivery across multiple assignments, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting. Collaborate with project leaders to enhance perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Transform project delivery by managing financials and operations for multiple assignments. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and support client needs in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Oversee construction inspections for medium to large water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards while coordinating with contractors and the public to facilitate ope...

3 weeks 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.