Senior Water Design-Build Design Manager

Water Design-Build Manager at Jacobs

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

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

• 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.
• Responsible for overall quality, coordination, client interface, utilization of staff, and billing collection.
• Establishing work plans and multi-disciplinary staffing for each project phase, recruiting or assigning personnel as needed.
• Directing and coordinating activities of Project Engineers, Engineers, and Technicians to ensure project progress on schedule and within budget.
• Developing, reviewing and obtaining confirmation of financial and project delivery schedule activities across all disciplines.
• Ensuring compliance with contract agreements and implementing cost control within established budget constraints.
• Leading large‑scope and complex projects – interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
• Completing additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex multi‑discipline water infrastructure projects (Design‑Build, Progressive Design Build, and/or PPP) as Design Manager.
• 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.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 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. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off, seven paid holidays, a floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Careers portal.