Project Manager - Water Design Build

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

At Jacobs, we challenge 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.

Your impact:

• Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on a single or multiple project assignments
• The ability to implement the Design‑Build process, including experience with alternatives, cost estimating, risk quantifications, supply chain selection, project budgets, schedules and all other commercial aspects of project management. (alternatives, cost estimating, selection, project budgets & schedules, quality control, commercial, procurement, commissioning, startup, project closeout, etc.)
• Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives
• Manages all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects
• Manages the review and approval process for consultant invoices and contractor pay applications and change orders and coordinates with Control Manager for proper posting in reporting program
• Attends assigned meetings to cover weekly job progress meetings; issues meeting minutes during design
• Resolves complex construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting
• Excellent communication skills as this position is client facing
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced environment

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline OR 15+ years of experience in the same field in lieu of this degree
• Ten+ years of experience in Design‑Build of water, wastewater, water resources and/or conveyance type work.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel
• The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery that includes high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, some defined confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals as you would come to expect in the water and wastewater design build industry.

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, one floating holiday, 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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations:

• Denver, Colorado, United States
• Los Angeles, California, United States
• Reno, Nevada, United States
• Tempe, Arizona, United States
• Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
• Fort Worth, Texas, United States
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
• San Diego, California, United States