Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the Role

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. We’re seeking a Project Manager with a strong understanding of engineering planning, design, and construction of drinking water conveyance and wastewater collection and conveyance systems to work with our Water and Wastewater clients in southern Virginia.

You’ll grow your career by leading local project teams supported by our international technical expertise to provide innovative and sustainable solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts on large, complex projects within the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally. We’re seeking self-motivated professionals with a desire to grow personally and professionally, supported by a global company with opportunities to share your knowledge.

At Jacobs, we partner globally to create the best project outcomes by maximizing design, digital technology, and support capabilities through our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams as we build a company like no other.

Responsibilities

• Lead, collaborate, and work with a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of wastewater and drinking water design projects.
• Conduct preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing calculations, and evaluating options to develop the best solution and make recommendations.
• Plan and design projects following company, construction, and government standards using design software and drawing resources.
• 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.
• Lead a team to 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 and coordinate work with project team members, supervisors, and clients.
• Interface directly with 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.
• Supervise one or more project engineers as a task manager on large projects or as a project manager of small projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated understanding of drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, master planning, conveyance and storage, and/or treatment processes and technologies.
• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately and within schedule.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• 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.
• Position is based in Hampton Roads, VA; candidates must be able to regularly attend meetings and perform field activities in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
• Project or task management experience.
• Academic or professional background in drinking water and/or wastewater processes.
• Experience serving various clients involving wastewater, stormwater, and site civil projects.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance).
• Disability benefits, life and accident insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Jacobs empowers employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work. In-person interactions are valued for culture and client delivery.