Senior Water Design-Build Design Manager

About the role

Your impact We’re seeking a Water Design-Build Design Manager to lead the execution of large, complex water and wastewater projects through innovative delivery models like Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and PPP. This is a high-impact leadership role within a rapidly expanding practice, offering the opportunity to influence major infrastructure programs and drive meaningful change in communities across the country.

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-disciplinary design teams across multiple offices to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions.
• Building strong relationships with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Managing project performance through scheduling, earned value analysis, and cost control.
• Overseeing contract execution, team utilization, and project profitability.
• Representing Jacobs in client meetings, public forums, and industry presentations.
• Supporting business development efforts and contributing to the growth of our national Design-Build practice.
• Establishes work plan and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of Project Engineers, Engineers, and Technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Develops, reviews and obtains confirmation of financial and project delivery schedule activities of design and construction as they relate to all disciplines involved.
• Affirms that project team complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises cost control to implement the approved design within established budget restraints.
• Responsible for the leadership, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination of project assignments and managing projects that are larger in scope and complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 15+ years of experience managing complex multi-discipline water infrastructure projects – including Design-Build, Progressive Design Build and/or PPP projects as Design Manager for water projects
• Collaborative mindset and ability to lead diverse teams in high-intensity settings
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering impactful solutions.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex water infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery through innovative delivery models.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively.
• Experience in representing Jacobs in client meetings and industry presentations.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Skills

• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Client Relations
• Contract Management
• Financial Analysis
• Technical Expertise in Water Infrastructure Projects

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company Stock Purchase Program
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Carer Leave
• Additional Rewards (Merit Increases, Performance Discretionary Bonus, Stock)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $144,600.00 to $226,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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