Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Water Industry Position

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.

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Your Impact: At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. The employee will work alongside our local team to perform the following tasks:

• Contribute and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver world-class projects.
• Effectively lead project tasks and project teams with diverse technical skill sets and geographic locations.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and work in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Work to build a cooperative partnership between the client and all stakeholders to ensure the overall success of the projects.
• Collaborate on and contribute to maintaining and building strong client relationships.
• Assist with business development and marketing efforts to help grow the business with both existing and new clients in KY.
• Drive health and safety in all aspects of project execution, including field, office, and personal environments.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution projects and related construction activities.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, staff management, and/or business development.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Current KY PE or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field.
• 15+ years of related experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• Recent experience working with clients in the KY market.

Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

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 $135,000.00 to $185,000.00. 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 December 03, 2025. 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

Louisville - Kentucky - United States