Client Service Leader - Water

Water 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'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. We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. 

Jacobs has been ENR ranked #1 globally in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance engineering design for decades. #1 out of the Top 500 Design Firms for the sixth consecutive year, and #1 in program management for a third consecutive year. We have led the digital water transformation sector for over 10 years and pioneered the first digital twin of an entire wastewater treatment plant. 

We are strong in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data and have a strategic partnership with Palantir to reduce O&M costs at treatment plants. We have the best infrastructure for design and the deepest technical resources in the industry to support you and the success of your projects. We have an inclusive, family oriented, small company like culture, but with the resources and financial strength of a large global company.

Your impact: 

• As a Technical Leader/Sr. PM, you’ll be a key member of our New England Water team and have the chance to work on challenging water/wastewater treatment and conveyance projects - planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of projects with increasing degrees of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design, construction services, and commissioning. 
• You will be leading multidiscipline design teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. 
• We’d look to you to support clients through the life of a project from studies, planning, design, compliance and permitting, construction as well as start-up. 
• Utilizing your technical expertise; lead design efforts on projects as well as mentor our early career professionals.

Your primary focus will include: 

• Develop and execute high-impact client engagement strategies and comprehensive pursuit plans focused on securing new water and wastewater business throughout the New England region.
• Align and integrate local business development activities with Jacobs' overarching global strategies and technology initiatives, ensuring a consistent, high-value proposition.
• Manage regional business development budgets and investment costs to maximize ROI and strategic penetration.
• Serve as a highly visible executive advocate for Jacobs by actively participating in professional industry organizations (e.g., NEWEA, AWWA) and influential community forums.
• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary project teams—from technical staff to subconsultants to deliver superior technical solutions and meet client and contractual requirements.
• Drive and manage all phases of complex proposal efforts, including developing winning technical approaches and leading high-stakes client presentations.
• Be accountable for the overall financial performance and profitability of projects within your assigned client portfolio.
• Proactively use Jacobs' enterprise-wide sales and delivery tools to ensure repeatable, best-in-class project execution and client experience.
• Negotiate and resolve critical commercial and technical issues with clients, teaming partners, and external stakeholders to de-risk projects and secure successful outcomes.
• Contribute technical expertise and strategic insight to individual projects, meeting agreed-upon billable utilization targets to maintain technical currency.
• Foster routine coordination and knowledge sharing with other regional Client Relationship Leaders and internal business units to facilitate resource sharing and meet broader business objectives.

This is a highly visible and critical leadership position within Jacobs. Your focus will be to drive growth around specific opportunities within the Water for clients including but not limited to MWRA, Boston Water & Sewer Commission, etc. You’ll lead capture teams influencing their sales process discipline, and develop and deliver win strategies, proposals, interviews, and presentations. 

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering 
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (ME, NH, CT, RI, MA preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive, related experience within the water/wastewater sector.
• Extensive experience developing strong client relationships to and deliver engineering design solutions that meet New England municipal water/wastewater client needs
• Senior-level project management expertise on the design of complex water / wastewater treatment and/or conveyance projects for municipalities in New England
• Strong technical background, including extensive knowledge of all project phases (including conceptual design, pre-design, detailed design, and construction administration)
• Strong understanding of current federal, state, and local water and wastewater regulations, design guidelines, and permit requirements to support project success.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing successful project teams and complex client relationships.
• Flexibility and willingness for domestic travel, the frequency of which will align with client needs and business development requirements.

Highly Desired Attributes:

• Client-facing working relationship with MWRA and BWSC
• 15+ years of experience winning and managing municipal water/wastewater projects in the New England  
• Advanced degree (M.S.) in Engineering
• Exceptional interpersonal and business acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic listening abilities necessary to build trust and solve complex client issues.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

145,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

254,700.00

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 $145,500.00 to $254,700.00. 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 November 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

City State Country
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Bedford	New Hampshire	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States