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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation engineering by leading diverse projects, managing IDOT standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure for various agencies...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse transportation projects, ensuring design excellence and compliance with IDOT standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure ac...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team to lead municipal policy planning projects, driving innovative solutions and fostering client relationships. Utilize your expertise to manage complex projects, mentor staff, and co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $134K *

Empower your career by leading complex municipal policy planning projects. Drive innovative solutions, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and enhance client relationships while shaping land use visions...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $135K *

Champion the management of Heavy Civil projects, overseeing teams and contracts while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes across dive...

Yesterday

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

$155K - $225K *

Drive successful execution of mechanical construction projects, managing teams and stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion while fostering business development opportunities and...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on managing impactful transportation projects. Lead initiatives, enhance client relationships, and ensure compliance while driving quality design solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $180K *

Join a team that leads and coordinates complex project activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards across multidisciplinary environments while serving as a primary contact...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead stormwater design and civil engineering projects, ensuring effective project delivery from concept to construction while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maint...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing healthcare construction projects. Lead from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fostering collaboration a...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by managing diverse healthcare construction projects. Lead teams, ensure quality, and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic environment where your organizational skills and proble...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading drainage design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with multidiscipl...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering as you manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project execution, and foster client relations while driving innovative infrastructure solutions in a supportive a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$134K - $241K *

Empower your career by leading project delivery teams to achieve strategic goals, managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage project scope, schedule, and budget while leading a dedicated Project Delivery Team to ensure successful execution across the project lifecycle. Drive excellence in c...

1 week ago

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

$117K - $171K *

Unlock your potential as you lead design and permitting efforts in land development projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive client management and business growth across diverse residentia...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive innovative land development projects by leading design and permitting efforts while collaborating with industry leaders to enhance client relationships and ensure project success from co...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative land development solutions by leading complex civil engineering projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, permit, and manage a variety of residential, commercial, and mi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead and support land development projects, driving design, permitting, and client management initiatives while collaborating across teams for successful project execution and growt...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive design and permitting efforts for diverse land development projects, leading client management and business development initiatives while collaborating with industry leaders to ensure project su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager in Civil Engineering, leading diverse land development projects. Collaborate with industry leaders, drive client relationships, and shape innovative s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $200K *

Transform the national landscape of water resources by leading innovative strategies, enhancing technical capabilities, and fostering collaboration across multiple states. Make a lasting impact on urb...

Reposted 2 days 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.