Water Market Project Manager

At Jacobs, we're challenging 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a key member, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects as the Project Manager and/or Technical Lead—planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from (but not limited to) the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. Among the many types of projects led by this team are pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and green stormwater infrastructure.

You will be leading a multidisciplinary team to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. Also, you will have the opportunity to mentor and coach early and mid‑career engineers and designers and to be mentored by senior staff. Nurturing your existing and developing new relationships, you will help to identify new opportunities in which Jacobs Hawaii can further service our clients and communities.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do locally and across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

• Mentoring. Jacobs offers formal and informal mentoring programs, including dedicated budget for you to spend as you are mentored and mentor others.
• Training. From project management skills to safety to technical topics, Jacobs provides you the training you need to do your job, and to take the next step in your career.
• Career Development. Our depth and breadth of projects in the water market means there’s a place for your interests. You will develop a career path plan with regional leadership, identifying the kinds of projects and programs you want to grow into over time, incorporating your passions and interests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in direct management of project teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Proven experience in planning and designing small to large projects.

• Proven experience managing teams of design, scientific, and technology professionals.
• Strong network with local municipalities, private utilities, and other water/wastewater, conveyance, and water resources clients.
• Active in a professional organization.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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

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.

Job posted on February 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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