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Project Manager - Water Design Build

Jacobs

Support our Design-Build water clients across the U.S. and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As the Water/Wastewater Project Manager, you will have the chance to protect one of our planet’s most precious resources. Working with other members of our team, you will lead project teams on water-related projects across the region. During your time with us, you will have the opportunity to engage with clients and team partners, as well as promote growth in the local marketplace and support business development by pursuing and winning projects. 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 human progress.

  • Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on a single or multiple project assignments

  • The ability to implement the Design-Build process, including experience with alternatives, cost estimating, risk quantifications, supply chain selection, project budgets, schedules and all other commercial aspects of project management. (alternatives, cost estimating, selection, project budgets & schedules, quality control, commercial, procurement, commissioning, startup, project closeout, etc.)

  • Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives

  • Manages all budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, documents, procedures and controls for assigned projects

  • Manages the review and approval process for consultant invoices and contractor pay applications and change orders and coordinates with Control Manager for proper posting in reporting program

  • Attends assigned meetings to cover weekly job progress meetings; issues meeting minutes during design

  • Resolves complex construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements.

  • Reviews status and monitors variances of the construction project database relative to scheduling and cost control reporting

  • Excellent communication skills as this position is client facing

  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline OR 10+ years of experience in the same field in lieu of this degree

  • Five+ years of experience in Design-Build of water, wastewater, water resources and/or conveyance type work.

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification preferred.

  • Willingness to travel

  • The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery that includes high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, some defined confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals as you would come to expect in the water and wastewater design build industry.

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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