Project Manager - Water Design Build

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About the role

Support our Design-Build water clients across the U.S. and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As the Water/Wastewater Project Manager, you will protect one of our planet’s most precious resources. Working with other members of our team, you will lead project teams on water-related projects across the region. You will engage with clients and team partners, promote growth in the local marketplace, and support business development by pursuing and winning projects.

Responsibilities

• Overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on single or multiple project assignments.
• Implement the Design-Build process, including experience with alternatives, cost estimating, risk quantifications, supply chain selection, project budgets, schedules, and all other commercial aspects of project management (e.g., quality control, procurement, commissioning, startup, project closeout).
• Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives.
• Manage all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures, and controls for assigned projects.
• Manage the review and approval process for consultant invoices, contractor pay applications, and change orders; coordinate with Control Manager for proper posting in reporting program.
• Attend weekly job progress meetings and issue meeting minutes during design.
• Resolve complex construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Review status and monitor variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting.
• Client-facing communication and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline OR 15+ years of experience in the same field in lieu of this degree.
• At least fifteen years of experience in Design-Build of water, wastewater, water resources, and/or conveyance type work.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect license/certification preferred.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance, and agility demands, which may include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve dexterity, grip strength, climbing, and cardiorespiratory demands. Work areas may be indoor or outdoor, with exposure to loud noise, active machinery (including high-pressure fluid systems and electrical equipment), confined spaces, heights, depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals typical of the water and wastewater design-build industry.

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) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $145,500.00 to $220,110.00. 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 July 27, 2026. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.