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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's managing bridge engineering projects, ensuring design excellence and compliance with NY standards. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while overseeing multiple pro...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative land development projects, collaborating with experienced engineers, and ensuring technical excellence across diverse residential and commercial initiatives...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $108K *

Manage all phases of engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Oversee resource allocation, project scheduling, and client communication while leading safety initiatives and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $108K *

Champion project success by managing engineering initiatives from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while navigating op...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful construction materials testing projects by managing resources, mentoring staff, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering solutions while a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform water and wastewater projects by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design innovative treatment systems and manage project tasks, ensuring quality and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading highway infrastructure projects that enhance community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success from planning through delivery, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive project success by managing a diverse portfolio of engineering initiatives, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve operational e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of diverse engineering projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while optimizing facility operations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $146K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Biologist/Project Manager, leading biological resource projects across Southern California. Leverage your expertise in CEQA compliance and MSHCPs to drive impactful env...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $146K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Biologist/Project Manager, overseeing biological resources projects in Southern California. Leverage your expertise in CEQA compliance and MSHCPs while managing client...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while overseeing field teams and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing crews and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning, technica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$339K - $430K *

Lead strategic initiatives and oversee operations for a large-scale water utility, ensuring efficient management of water supply, infrastructure, and stakeholder collaboration to address statewide wat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $147K *

Shape the future of wastewater management by leveraging your civil engineering expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operations, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements in a d...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative land development projects by leading design, permitting, and client management efforts. Collaborate with industry leaders to drive growth and deliver exceptional results across div...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $130K *

Elevate progress at the intersection of public-sector consulting and program management. Lead complex projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing scope, budget, and multidiscipli...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $130K *

Lead complex public-sector consulting projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across multidisciplinary teams and initiatives...

Alabama, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $103K *

Grow your career with this strategic role in waterfront engineering, contributing to the design and analysis of vital coastal structures while collaborating with a skilled team to enhance infrastructu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Champion environmental projects by leading remediation efforts, managing teams, and ensuring safety compliance. Drive customer relationships and oversee project proposals, cost estimates, and technica...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Drive environmental remediation projects by overseeing teams, managing proposals, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborate with clients and provide technical support while maintaining project sched...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Join us to lead environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships. Utilize your expertise in project management and technical support to...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Drive impactful environmental remediation projects while ensuring safety and compliance. Oversee project management, cost estimation, and team supervision, fostering strong client relationships and de...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while overseeing field teams and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning, executio...

Alaska, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 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.