Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Job ID: 40001Location: Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesCapabilities: Project ManagementOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $145,000.00 - $180,000.00Company: JacobsAt 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. Your impact We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the ENR #1 ranked design firm, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and collaborative client-focused Project Manager to support our Water/Wastewater treatment team with a focus on serving our local and regional municipal, federal, and industrial clients. As a key member of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on challenging projects.What You'll Do:Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with high degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. Work independently while also leading multi-discipline design teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. Support clients through the life of a project from studies, planning, design, compliance and permitting, construction as well as start-up. Assist other project managers on large, complex projects and work with subject matter experts in offices throughout the United States. Utilize your technical expertise, we’ll ask you to lead design efforts on projects as well as mentor our early career professionals. Time in the field to conduct existing facility assessments and identification of rehab needs as well as provide construction services including shop drawings, RFIs, and change order preparation. Participate in scope and budget development and scheduling for various projects. Grow and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies to support project permitting and to demonstrate your business acumen skills when we ask you to communicate/work directly with clients. Here's what you'll need Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Professional Engineer (P.E.) License - New Jersey, or New York preferredSubstantial professional project expertise on the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities; collection systems and pump stations; conveyance, distribution and storage projects. Substantial Project Management experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipalities or other entities. Strong knowledge of treatment processes, hydraulics, and mechanical systems for water/wastewater projects and the ability to manage the development of contract documents for such projects working with a large project team. Have a strong understanding of current federal, state and local wastewater and biosolids regulations, design guidelines, and permit requirements to support project success. Experience working in multi-discipline project teams Strong written and oral communication skillsProven track record of coordinating teams and winning workSales knowledge on how to identify contracts well in advance, respond to RFPs/solicitations, interview and win new work  Strong business acumen and negotiations experience Ideally, you’ll also have: Master’s Degree in Engineering Experience managing and mentoring junior staff and interns Strong network with local municipalities#LI-TG3Our 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 $145,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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 May 21, 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.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. Locations CityStateCountryMorristownNew JerseyUnited StatesMorristownNew JerseyUnited States