Hawaii Water Market Principal

About the role

Your impact
We’re seeking a Hawaii Water Market Principal to help shape the future of our water business across the Hawaii Pacific region. In this role, you will drive project excellence, mentor project managers and technical staff, strengthen client relationships, and partner with our Hawaii Client Account Manager to lead market growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a water market growth strategy for Hawaii, grounded in local market trends, client needs and competitive positioning
• Manage a portfolio of water projects across Hawaii and the Pacific, ensuring high-quality delivery and financial performance
• Build, nurture, and expand strong long-term relationships with municipalities, utilities, and private clients across Hawaii and the Pacific to identify new opportunities for Jacobs to further serve our communities
• Lead and grow the Hawaii water market team, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth
• Lead and support business development and strategic pursuits, including positioning, teaming strategies, go/nogo decisions, proposal development, pricing reviews, and contract negotiations
• Drive portfolio performance, including gross margin delivery, change management, cash management, forecasting, and adherence to quality, risk, and HSE requirements
• Recruit, retain, and mentor project managers and technical staff to deliver complex drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects
• Serve as a Project Manager and Technical Lead on challenging projects, including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, and water resources infrastructure—from concept through planning, design, permitting, construction, and commissioning
• Conduct monthly project reviews; review and approve project execution plans, risk register/mitigation plans, quality plans, revenue recognition workflows, and contract delivery approvals
• Partner with financial and project controls teams to ensure accurate estimates to completion (ETCs), business plan forecasting, and consistent use of project delivery tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing project teams in a consulting engineering environment
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Hawaii or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Demonstrated experience planning and designing conveyance, water/wastewater, or water resources projects
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proven commercial and business acumen, including contract and risk management
• Experience with project execution across various contract types
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred
• Experience supervising project managers and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong network with Hawaii municipalities, utilities, and water sector clients
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Experience driving portfolio-level performance, forecasting, and financial management

Qualifications

• Passionate about water infrastructure and its impact on communities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with project management software and tools

Skills

• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Technical Expertise
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management

Benefits

• Mentoring and Training Opportunities
• Career Development
• Health and Welfare Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $170,400.00 to $266,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Our commitment to you includes:

• Mentoring and training programs
• Personalized career paths
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• A 401(k) plan
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock