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 *

Drive innovative civil engineering projects through leadership, design, and project management. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to exceed client expectations in site development and water re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance infrastructure projects by managing design, client relations, and team growth. Utilize your extensive experience in roadway design and project management to drive successful project deliveries...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing teams, overseeing investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to restore properties while enh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $160K *

Empower the delivery of engineering projects by managing teams, ensuring quality, and driving efficient collaboration across disciplines in a dynamic power delivery environment. Lead projects to excee...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of power engineering as a key leader managing critical projects. Oversee design teams, ensuring successful project execution while developing technical talent and maintaining strong c...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team optimizing permit operations, managing projects, and engaging with clients while ensuring compliance within the construction permitting landscape for commercial an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead heavy highway and civil infrastructure projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Drive financial performance, manage contracts, and mentor emerging project...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$250K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader driving project success and financial health. Oversee multiple initiatives, enhance efficiency, and foster collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes in a fast...

2 weeks ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Lead strategic operations in heavy civil construction, overseeing project financials, schedules, and team management. Collaborate with experts to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance, driving succ...

2 weeks ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Pioneer strategic operations leadership, overseeing multiple projects to ensure financial health and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks while fostering a...

2 weeks ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of operations by leading complex projects, ensuring financial health, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve optimal outcomes and efficiency in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$116K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing site development projects, translating plans into detailed designs, and overseeing construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $180K *

Execute project management strategies to drive successful project completion, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and adherence to quality standards while managing resources and risks effectively...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Oversee project initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure successful completion while meeting stakeholder expectations and maintaining quality standards across multiple projects...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Deliver impactful project management by initiating, planning, and executing projects to meet stakeholder expectations while ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Manage and oversee project lifecycles, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder satisfaction through effective planning, communication, and resource coordination...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects in the power delivery sector. As a Project Manager, you'll lead project execution, manage resources, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Engage in dynamic project management, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure quality standards while driving project success i...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Manage and execute projects in the power delivery sector, ensuring successful completion and stakeholder satisfaction through effective planning, communication, and resource coordination...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize water and wastewater utility projects through effective planning, project management and asset management. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders, ensuring successful project execution and r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $116K *

Drive planning and forecasting for water/wastewater systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness while collaborating with various stakeholders. Perform analyses and condition...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage transportation engineering projects, overseeing planning, design, and execution of civil infrastructure. Lead small to medium projects and support larger ones, ensuring a...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing transportation engineering projects, overseeing design and construction of highways, bridges, and drainage systems. Lead teams, ensure project success, and interface...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of transportation by managing civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions w...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to manage complex projects, ensuring design integrity and compliance with standards while coordinating with stakeholders and maintaining project schedules and record...

1 week ago

  •   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.