Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)
$135k - $167kYour impact
Shape the future of Tennessee's water infrastructure with Jacobs. We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead transformative water and wastewater projects for key municipal clients across Chattanooga. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities while advancing your career with a global leader in engineering and consulting.
As a Senior PM, you’ll be more than a project leader—you’ll be a trusted advisor and strategic partner. You’ll build strong relationships at every level of client organizations, ensuring Jacobs is their consultant of choice. Working closely with our sales and delivery teams, you’ll champion client goals, drive innovation, and deliver projects that exceed expectations.
This role will primarily support projects in Chattanooga, but we welcome candidates across Tennessee. Occasional travel within the region may be required to collaborate with clients and project teams.
What you’ll do
- Manage multidisciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget targets are met.
- Oversee projects that meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and risk management—while supporting clients.
- Secure new opportunities through proposals, presentations, and negotiations, leveraging your insight and client relationships.
- Contribute to our Chattanooga , introducing cutting-edge solutions and expanding our client base.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and diversity through Jacobs’ TogetherBeyond initiative.
- Develop account strategies, lead pursuit activities, and influence win strategies to strengthen long-term partnerships.
Here's what you'll need
- B.S. or M.S. in engineering or related discipline.
- 15+ years in Project Management for water/wastewater treatment and conveyance projects, with municipal consulting experience.
- Tennessee PE or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities; proven success in client relationship management and project delivery.
- Strategic thinker, problem solver, and team builder with a passion for innovation and community impact.
Why Jacobs?
- Play a key role in shaping sustainable water solutions for Tennessee communities.
- Access global resources, cutting-edge technology, and career development opportunities.
- Enjoy a collaborative environment that values work-life balance.
- Join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
If you’re ready to lead high-profile projects and make a difference, we’ve been looking for someone like you. Join Jacobs and help us deliver solutions that move forward.
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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
135,000.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
167,000.00
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 $135,000.00 to $167,000.00. 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 February 03, 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
| City State Country | ||
| Chattanooga | Tennessee | United States |
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