Water and wastewater construction demand is being driven by several converging pressures. Federal infrastructure funding has pushed a large volume of projects into active procurement at the same time. A significant share of the experienced operator and construction workforce is approaching retirement age, shrinking the available talent pool. Project timelines are tightening, which raises urgency for owners and general contractors to secure qualified people before work breaks ground.

Pay for wastewater roles moves based on project size and complexity, years of experience in water systems specifically, relevant licenses and certifications, and whether the role requires travel or relocation. Superintendents and project managers with wastewater treatment or conveyance experience are in especially short supply, which puts upward pressure on compensation across the board.

Amundson Group recruits wastewater construction professionals nationwide, drawing on a network of 90,000+ construction professionals and a track record of 1,200+ placements to date.

For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/