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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$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $90K *

Engage in multidisciplinary design for water resources and municipal projects. Utilize civil engineering skills to coordinate with teams, clients, and agencies while contributing to project planning...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Elevate your career by applying civil engineering expertise in diverse water resources and municipal projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, plan, and execute impactful solutions...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Empower your career by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse water resources and municipal projects, enhancing community infrastructure through innovative design and engineering soluti...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations by supervising daily activities, ensuring safety, and implementing effective procedures. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and maintain high s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing plant operations, ensuring efficient and safe power generation while managing personnel, budgets, and emergency protocols to maintain continuous serv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative electrical solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality standards and collaboration across multidisciplinary t...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee project execution and management, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Lead a dynamic team while coordinating resources, budgets, and schedules to drive successful outcomes in civ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower project delivery as you lead field operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality on water/wastewater projects. Cultivate strong relationships while mentoring teams to achieve project go...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with hands-on leadership in field operations for large water/wastewater projects while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency from start to finish. Grow as a mentor and participant...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$119K - $170K *

Champion innovative water resource solutions by leading complex projects that enhance watershed health and community resilience. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful hydrauli...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$119K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing watershed health through innovative water resources engineering. Lead complex projects focused on stream restoration, hydraulic design, and community resilien...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive engineering excellence by leading complex infrastructure projects, ensuring high-security standards and seamless collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical s...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $90K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and manage diverse water resources and municipal projects, enhancing community infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and client eng...

Reposted yesterday

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

$72K - $90K *

Optimize project design by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on water resources and municipal projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and client engagement throughout the project li...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Optimize risk management programs by coordinating insurance, claims, and loss prevention efforts. Collaborate with management to minimize losses and ensure compliance with regulations while effectivel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale projects while mentoring high-performing teams. Drive excellence in execution, foster client relationships, and ensure safety and profitability across a diver...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $200K *

Empower your career by leading structural design for water infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and resilient solutions that positively impact commu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $139K *

Join our dynamic team to lead application development projects, mentor developers, and enhance public-facing services. This role offers a chance to drive innovation while ensuring operational excellen...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Senior Project Manager, leading civil engineering projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and managing project teams to...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage in impactful project management, leading civil engineering teams to deliver quality designs, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and driving profitabilit...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading engineering services for municipal utility districts. Oversee critical infrastructure projects, manage client relationships, and provide strategic guidance to enhance c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading engineering services for utility districts. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage projects, and provide strategic guidance to enhance community...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of medium- to large-sized projects, managing scope, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective completion while addressing risks an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation design by managing complex projects, leading teams, and driving business development. Leverage your extensive experience to deliver innovative solutions and enhance...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.