Project Manager- Water

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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.

The Jacobs New York Water team is searching for a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager who can utilize their excellent technical and construction management skills to deliver water-related infrastructure projects. This opportunity is your chance to work hand in hand with the NY water team and work on multi-disciplined water projects. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to help facilitate our strategy and business growth, and work with a very skilled and well-established team.

We’ll rely on your demonstrated experience in delivering projects, winning work, and collaborating with others to strengthen our market growth. We will look to you to provide technical leadership and oversee all aspects of water design projects including design and construction of infrastructure projects, quality of engineering work performed, and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate activities of design engineers, technicians, and field staff to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget. You will act as a mentor to aid in the growth of our junior staff.

Your expertise will be utilized as you work closely with Jacobs Client Account Managers and Operations teams in pursuit of water opportunities in the area. This will be accomplished by advancing long-term existing relationships with water clients in the NY metro area at the state, city and county levels, leading the development of execution strategies, and supporting proposal and presentation preparation activities.

By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. Jacobs 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.

Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan.

We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full‑time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Hired applicants will be able to purchase discount company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering field.
• License as a Professional Engineer in NY.
• Significant experience associated with the water market sector.
• Demonstrated track record of coordinating teams and winning work on an area or statewide basis.
• High level existing contacts and strong relationships with public clients, special districts, and private clients. Experience in stakeholder relationship development and management.

• Thorough technical background/experience in delivering or managing large Water projects or programs.
• The ability to set a vision and strategy, coach/mentor and motivate the team, reach within Jacobs to offer best‑in‑class solutions, manage commercial and legal negotiations, and close deals.
• Established local client relationships along with an understanding of policies and procedures of these agencies.

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 December 03, 2025.…