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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$145K - $218K *

Advance strategic leadership in transmission routing and siting projects, driving innovation and client relationships across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with experts to enhance geospatial solutio...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $218K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in transmission routing and siting projects. Lead complex initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and advance technical excellence across the Mountain Regio...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $218K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of transmission infrastructure projects, leading strategic routing and siting initiatives across a diverse region. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $218K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transmission infrastructure. Lead complex routing and siting projects, drive innovation, and enhance client relationships across a diverse region while mentori...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transmission infrastructure by leading complex routing and siting projects. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation, enhance client relationships, and support strategic growth...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading complex transmission projects across North America. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation, strengthen client relationships, and enhance geospatial solutions in th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex transmission infrastructure projects by leading strategic routing and siting initiatives. Collaborate with experts to enhance geospatial solutions, strengthen client relationships, a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing transmission routing and siting projects, providing strategic oversight and fostering innovation across multidisciplinary teams to enhance client relationships and drive b...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Champion innovative transmission routing and siting projects, providing strategic leadership and technical expertise across North America. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative transmission routing and siting projects, providing strategic leadership and technical expertise across a diverse range of utility clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transmission infrastructure by leading complex routing and siting projects. Drive innovation, strengthen client relationships, and mentor talent across a diver...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform project management by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative land development solutions. Ensure project success through effective scope, schedule, and budget management while...

Kansas City, KSRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading complex land development projects. Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction. Drive inno...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead project management efforts for diverse land development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions that positively impact commu...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading complex land development projects. Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction. Drive inno...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Champion project success by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex deliverables, and ensuring quality execution across diverse land development projects. Drive financial success through eff...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate your career by leading strategic projects that drive operational excellence and enhance business performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $135K *

Champion project management excellence across K-12, Life Sciences, and Commercial sectors, ensuring client advocacy and team collaboration while leading local and national projects to successful compl...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$92K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex College & University and Healthcare projects, advocating for clients while collaborating with diverse design teams to ensure successful project delivery and financi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate in leading BIM/VDC strategies for water/wastewater projects. Drive design excellence, mentor teams, and integrate cutting-edge technologies while ensuring high-quality model coordination and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by managing civil engineering and construction initiatives across Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, ensuring compliance, quality, and stakeholder satisfacti...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $189K *

Drive the strategic oversight of fleet operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while advancing sustainability initiatives and optimizing resources to support essential service...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $183K *

Champion innovative transportation solutions by leading complex roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise to manage design, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $156K *

Manage complex IT projects, ensuring alignment with governance, timelines, and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop project plans, oversee team activities, and maintain transparency throu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water resources engineering, managing diverse infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise in stormwater management and green infrastructure while collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.