Wastewater Project Manager - Spokane, WA

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager in Spokane, WA to lead a wastewater project. The Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator will protect public health and the environment by ensuring industrial wastewater meets regulatory standards, supporting sustainable water management and community thriving.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and leadership of the project, including profit and loss responsibility.
• Ensure permit compliance, safety, quality, and employee supervision.
• Staffing, compensation, training, and development of project personnel.
• Build and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Plan, organize, operate, maintain, and improve the wastewater facility.
• Implement safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain operation process control and regulatory compliance.
• Travel for meetings and training (approximately 10%).

Requirements

• At least six (6) years of experience in operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater facility.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• State of Washington or ABC Wastewater Grade 4 certification.
• Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for meetings and training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; BA/BS degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivation, team‑oriented work practices, and strong technical problem‑solving abilities.
• Capability to work independently and maintain an orderly schedule.
• Understanding of the technical aspects of the facility to be managed.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills.
• Experience developing and managing approved budgets, tracking costs, and optimizing labor and materials.
• Proficiency in preparing operational reports for internal and external clients.

Skills

• SCADA system operation.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Financial budgeting and reporting.
• Technical problem solving.
• Personnel management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase at a discount.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation or Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and additional stock awards.

Pay

Base salary range: $110,000.00 to $142,000.00, determined by location, skills, experience, and education.

Schedule

Full‑time onsite position with an expectation of 10% travel for meetings and training.