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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$109K - $145K *

Help us manage and design innovative water and wastewater projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development initiatives...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $195K *

Empower a diverse team to lead water engineering projects, ensuring compliance and strategic growth across regions. Collaborate with leadership to drive initiatives and achieve business goals while me...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in preconstruction activities for large water projects, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution an...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in preconstruction activities for large water projects, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management while ensuring compliance and fostering team collaboration for su...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive preconstruction excellence for large water projects, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution and deliver hig...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize preconstruction activities for large water projects, leading teams in budgeting, estimating, and subcontractor management. Drive collaboration with design teams and ensure compliance with pro...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead municipal wastewater infrastructure projects, managing planning, design, and delivery while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring quality standards, budgets, and schedules...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, leveraging client relationships and technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers and driving busi...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Champion growth in the water/wastewater engineering sector through strategic leadership, team development, and innovative project management, impacting both local practice and market presence effectiv...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading heavy construction initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring financial performance while adhering to safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to del...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $211K *

Drive innovative water solutions as a Lead Water Engineer, managing complex projects in stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional engi...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Engineer, leading heavy civil construction projects. Oversee technical coordination, project controls, and engineering activities while mentoring junior staff a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower a multi-discipline engineering team to deliver innovative solutions for complex water and wastewater projects. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relations while ensuring top-quality techni...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing wastewater treatment projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality standards while collaborating with diverse teams and stakehold...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by managing wastewater treatment projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive successful project ex...

Today

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

$120K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure project success, and build strong client relationships in the DMV region while driving innov...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading complex Design-Build projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery acr...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success from inception to completion in the D...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Take ownership of complex municipal infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful delivery from planning to completion while fostering strong client relationships an...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success from inception to completion in the DMV...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading preconstruction efforts on large-scale water projects. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management while driving continuous improvement and mentoring team me...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower preconstruction excellence by leading large-scale water projects. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management while mentoring teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure s...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in preconstruction activities for large water projects, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution an...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining preconstruction excellence in large water projects. Lead efforts in budgeting, estimating, and subcontractor management while mentoring a skilled team. Drive innovation a...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading municipal drinking water projects, focusing on innovative solutions for lead service line replacements and water distribution infrastructure. Leverage your expertise to ment...

1 week ago

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

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.