Commercial Manager, Design Build – Water

Overview

Commercial Manager, Design Build – Water. This role oversees the commercial and financial aspects of large-scale water infrastructure Design/Build projects within Jacobs. The ideal candidate will manage contract negotiations, budgeting, cost control, risk management, and ensure the financial success of programs in the water market sector.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to manage cost, schedule, and risk activities, ensuring contract compliance.
• Develop, baseline, and track the design schedule.
• Assist in bid preparation, contract negotiation, risk analysis, and pricing of design fees prior to project award.
• Support proposal activities, review RFPs and contracts for deliverables, risks, and notice requirements; provide input on pricing and contingency; identify ambiguities and suggest contract language changes.
• Manage change notifications and change requests.
• Handle contract management tasks, including issuing contractual communications and liaising with subconsultants.
• Draft subcontracts for design/engineering services; administer prime contracts and flow-downs to subcontractors; monitor performance through schedules and deliverables.
• Review project deliverables to identify and mitigate risks (e.g., Quality Control Manual, NCR responses).
• Develop incentive plans with supply chain and stakeholders; procure and implement contract management tools.
• Oversee the commercial team, including project administration, scheduling, and document control.
• Provide input on pricing disputes with prime contractors and subconsultants.
• Proactively manage claims and risks, initiate claims, dispute resolution, and respond to claims notifications.
• Interface with the AD lead and Operations.

• 10+ years of experience in commercial leadership of large infrastructure projects and/or programs, including Engineering, Design-Build, P3, project management, construction, project controls, and/or staff leadership or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law, or equivalent.
• Experience using contract management tools, reporting, and financial systems.

• Master’s degree in related fields.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. Jacobs offers health and welfare benefits, 401(k), stock purchase options, and potential discretionary bonuses. The salary within the range is determined by location, skills, experience, and education.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and may offer additional rewards including merit increases and stock. Some roles may be eligible for a deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan.

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 September 24, 2025. The position is open for at least 3 days. Jacobs supports a hybrid working policy, enabling employees to split time between offices/projects and remote work. For recruitment support or adjustments to the application process, please contact Careers Support.