Program Construction Manager - Wastewater

Industry

Water

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Your impact

We are seeking a Program Construction Manager - to oversee several major billion-dollar water, wastewater, and conveyance construction projects in the (location) area. 

Jacobs is ranked #1 in the world by ENR for Wastewater Treatment and Conveyance Engineering Design and Construction, as well as Program Management. We provide a full service offering to our clients from planning and design through construction. 

The Program Construction Manager (PCM) is responsible for careful planning, effective communication, and proactive risk management to mitigate or eliminate program risks that threaten the construction schedule, budget, safety, or quality. You’ll work with the program leadership and the clients in development and execution of the overall construction approach and resource allocation of manpower and support resources required to meet the delivery needs.

The PCM supports the Program Manager in defining and leading the delivery processes, tools, and execution of construction projects within the program. This role will align to support pre-construction and construction activities as requested to meet the overall delivery needs of the program.

Key accountabilities include eliminating/reducing financial surprises, improving clarity around performance expectations, establishing focus on project performance and delivering to expectations, focus on improving gaps in margin and operations performance and drive to achieve a state of quality control rigor and consistency.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. 

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for progress and growth.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.

• 12+ plus years’ of progressively challenging leadership experience on major design and construction projects performing project management, project controls, procurement services and construction management for heavy civil and/or wastewater treatment plants, pump station, and pipeline projects
• 5 plus years’ experience managing multiple construction projects as Project or Construction Manager on a project/program of at least $100 million of construction work with multiple active construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery tools and metrics, and a proven history leading project delivery teams to successfully meet client expectations 
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong client relationships that result in the creation and procurement of new and repeat consulting work.

• Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• PE and/or CCM 

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

174,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

270,000.00

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 $174,900.00 to $270,000.00. 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 March 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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

City State Country
San Francisco	California	United States