Project Manager - Stormwater

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly-motivated team member to work on a variety of stormwater collection and conveyance, wastewater collection and conveyance, and site civil design projects as a Project Manager in our water market.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work with a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of wastewater, water resources, and site civil design projects.
• Conduct preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing calculations, and evaluating options to develop the best solution and make recommendation.
• Autonomously evaluate and improve the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria, and systems to efficiently meet project goals.
• Technical writing, reviewing, and providing clear, concise input to investigations, memorandums, or solutions reports.
• Prepare drawings and specifications as well as changes to drawings based on engineering staff and supervisor markups, edits, QA/QC comments and/or suggestions.
• Communicate and coordinate information with other engineering disciplines and company offices.
• Review work performed by others for adequacy on completion.
• Attend project meetings, coordinate work with project team members, supervisor/client.
• Interface directly with our clients.
• Mentor and support junior staff in the local and regional water group.
• Participate in professional organizations for marketing, industry recognition, networking, and building the Jacobs brand.
• Position may include supervision of one or more project engineers as a task manager on a large project, or as a project manager of small projects.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
• Virginia PE license or have the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately and within schedule
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability and desire to use production tools, such as ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD, computer graphic and design programs, and hydraulic modeling software
• Applied knowledge of basic engineering principles and prescribed methods
• Analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, top-notch organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge and understanding of local and state design codes and standards
• At least 5 years of professional experience in water resources engineering and related experience

Qualifications

Ideally, candidates will have a Master’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering, project or task management experience, and academic or professional background in water resources, hydraulics/fluid mechanics/hydrology, as well as wastewater processes.

Benefits

Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This position is based in Richmond, VA, and requires regular attendance at meetings and field activities in the greater Richmond metro region. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.