Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Join to apply for the Project Manager - Water/Wastewater role at Jacobs Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr 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. Your impact: At Jacobs, we challenge what’s accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with one of the highest ranked design firms in ENR’s list of Top 500 Design Firms, and with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We’re seeking a Project Manager who has a good understanding of engineering planning, design, and construction of drinking water conveyance and wastewater collection and conveyance systems to work with our Water and Wastewater clients in southern Virginia. You’ll grow your career by leading our local project teams supported by our international technical expertise to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients. You will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts on large, complex projects within the Commonwealth of Virginia and nationally. We’re seeking self‑motivated professionals with a desire to grow personally. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join us and we will support you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way. Here’s What You’ll Be Doing Lead, collaborate, and work with a multi‑disciplinary team in the delivery of wastewater and drinking water design projects. Conduct preliminary engineering by analyzing data, performing calculations, and evaluating options to develop the best solution and make recommendations. Plan and design projects, following company, construction, and government standards, using design software, and drawing resources. Autonomously evaluate and improve the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria, and systems to efficiently meet project goals. Technical writing, reviewing, and providing clear, concise input to investigations, memorandums, or solutions reports. Lead a team to prepare drawings and specifications as well as changes to drawings based on engineering staff and supervisor markups, edits, QA/QC comments and/or suggestions. Communicate and coordinate information with other engineering disciplines and company offices. Review work performed by others for adequacy on completion. Attend project meetings, coordinate work with project team members, supervisor/client. Interface directly with our clients. Mentor and support junior staff in the local and regional water group. Participate in professional organizations for marketing, industry recognition, networking, and building the Jacobs brand. Position may include supervision of one or more project engineers as a task manager on a large project, or as a project manager of small projects. Here’s What You’ll Need 5+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering PE license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or have the ability to obtain within six months of hire Demonstrated understanding of one or all of the following drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, master planning, conveyance and storage, and/or treatment processes and technologies. Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately and within schedule Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Analytical and technical problem‑solving skills Self‑motivation, team‑oriented work practices, top‑notch organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment This position is based in Hampton Roads, VA. To be eligible, candidates must be able to regularly attend meetings and perform field activities in the Hampton Roads region. Ideally, Here’s What You’ll Also Have Master’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering Project or task management experience Academic or professional background in drinking water and/or wastewater processes preferred Experience in serving various clients involving a wide variety of fields including wastewater, stormwater, and site civil 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. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. 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