Northeast Contract & Project Manager for Utilities
About the Role
Jacobs is seeking a strategic Contract & Project Manager for Utilities to support the growth of utility accounts in the Northeast for the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. This role is ideal for a seller-doer who thrives on building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering high-impact energy infrastructure projects. You will serve as both a framework manager and project delivery lead, ensuring continuity between sales and delivery teams while driving client satisfaction and operational excellence across a portfolio of utility projects.
This role is hybrid with the expectation of spending time in Jacobs’ and client’s offices in the Boston or New York area.
Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Framework Management
- Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities within existing frameworks and contracts with utility clients
- Partner with sales to develop account growth strategies aligned with client needs and organizational goals
- Attend external conferences and networking events
- Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations
- Project Management & Delivery
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of T&D projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management
- Manage project risks, changes, and stakeholder communications
- Ensure compliance with utility standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (Master’s and PE license preferred)
- At least 10 years of experience working with utilities, with a focus on transmission and distribution
- Proven track record in client-facing roles and business development
- Demonstrable track record in project management excellence and leadership with Northeast utilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities
- Knowledgeable and passionate about the utility market in the Northeast and beyond
- Familiarity with utility standards, regulatory environments, and permitting processes
- Exhibits a strategic, innovative, and growth mindset and ability to work independently
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
- Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees
- Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
- Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $154,700.00 to $200,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Job posted on November 11, 2025.